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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Naturopathic Medical Practice Act. Provides for the licensure of naturopathic doctors. Sets forth the qualifications for licensure. Provides the scope of practice of naturopathic doctors. Requires a person licensed under the Act to use specified titles and prohibits a person not licensed under the Act from using specified titles. Creates the Naturopathic Medical Board to oversee the licensure of naturopathic doctors and matters relating to training and licensure of naturopathic doctors. Sets forth the membership and duties of the Board. Contains provisions concerning approved naturopathic medical educational programs; displaying licenses; written collaboration agreements; prohibited actions by a licensee; exemptions; license expiration, renewal, denial, revocation, and continuing education; grounds for disciplinary action; investigations, notice, and hearings; records of proceedings at formal hearings; and confidentiality. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Authorizes physicians to collaborate with a naturopathic doctor in accordance with the requirements of the Naturopathic Medical Practice Act. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Adds naturopathic doctors to meaning of "prescriber" and "prescription". Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Naturopathic Medical Practice Act, which establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for naturopathic doctors (NDs) in Illinois. The bill defines naturopathic medicine as a primary care health profession focused on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of health conditions through natural therapies and patient education. It establishes a Naturopathic Medical Board to oversee licensure, requires NDs to complete an approved educational program and pass specific examinations, and defines their scope of practice. NDs will be authorized to perform physical exams, order laboratory and diagnostic tests, prescribe certain medications (excluding controlled substances), and use various natural therapies, while being prohibited from performing major surgeries, using general anesthesia, or treating malignant lesions. The bill requires NDs to initially practice under a written collaborative agreement with a physician, but provides pathways to full practice authority based on experience and training. NDs must use specific protected titles, display their license, and refer patients to physicians when conditions exceed their scope of practice. The bill also amends existing medical practice and controlled substances laws to incorporate naturopathic doctors into the state's healthcare regulatory system, ultimately aiming to increase healthcare access and patient choice, particularly in areas experiencing primary care shortages.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3450&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3450.htm |
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