Bill > SB0387

This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the licensure and practice of naturopathic physicians in Indiana. The bill creates a board of naturopathic medicine to oversee licensure, establishes stringent educational and professional requirements for practitioners, and defines the scope of naturopathic medical practice. Practitioners must graduate from an approved naturopathic medical program, pass a national or state competency examination, and obtain a license from the board. The bill outlines specific practices naturopathic physicians can and cannot perform, including ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing certain medications and natural remedies, and performing minor office procedures, while prohibiting more invasive medical interventions like surgical procedures or administering controlled substances. The legislation also establishes a naturopathic formulary council to determine the range of prescription drugs and substances naturopathic physicians can use, and creates a childbirth attendance advisory commission to provide recommendations about naturopathic midwifery practices. The bill includes criminal penalties for individuals who practice naturopathic medicine without a license or misrepresent themselves as licensed naturopathic physicians, with violations ranging from Class A misdemeanors to Level 5 felonies. The provisions are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a structured approach to integrating naturopathic medicine into Indiana's healthcare regulatory system.

Health and Social Services

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/387/details