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MA S1381

Relative to the board of registration in naturopathy


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the board of registration in naturopathy. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law regarding the Board of Registration in Naturopathy. The key provisions are: 1) It changes the language in the law from "controlled substance or prescription drug under chapter 94C" to "Schedule I-V controlled substance", clarifying the substances that naturopaths are prohibited from prescribing. 2) It allows individuals who passed a state exam that existed prior to 1987 to be eligible for licensure as a naturopath, in addition to those who have completed an educational program approved by the Board. 3) It specifies that the Board can accept a state exam that existed prior to 1987 as an alternative to its own exam for licensure.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied H2266 (on 01/13/2022)

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