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Introduced
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
In Committee
02/25/2022
02/25/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Introduced Session
102nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Naturopathic Medical Practice Act. Provides for the licensure of naturopathic physicians. Creates the Naturopathic Physician Medical Board. Provides that the Board shall oversee the licensure of naturopathic physicians and matters relating to training and licensure of naturopathic physicians. Provides for membership of the Board and duties of the Board. Requires the Board to adopt rules concerning specified matters. Contains provisions concerning definitions; qualifications for licensure; approval of naturopathic medical educational programs; display of license; scope of practice; referral requirements; prohibited conduct by licensees; exemptions from the Act; title protection; license expiration, renewal, denial, revocation, and continuing education; and issuance of first licenses. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Adds internal references to naturopathic physicians. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Naturopathic Medical Practice Act, which provides for the licensure of naturopathic physicians and establishes the Naturopathic Physician Medical Board to oversee their licensure and training. The bill defines naturopathic medicine, specifies qualifications for licensure, establishes the scope of practice for naturopathic physicians, and prohibits them from performing certain procedures. It also protects the titles "naturopathic physician", "naturopathic doctor", and "naturopathic medical doctor" for licensed individuals. The bill amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to add references to naturopathic physicians as practitioners.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon (on 12/31/2022)
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