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MD HB520
MD HB520State Board of Physicians - Naturopathic Doctors - Scope of Practice, Renewals, and Professional Liability Insurance
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the drugs that may be prescribed, provided, or administered or for which a starter dose may be dispensed by a naturopathic doctor; repealing the Naturopathic Doctors Formulary Council; altering the methods by which a naturopathic doctor may administer medication; altering the requirements for renewal of a naturopathic doctor license; requiring the State Board of Physicians to include certain information regarding professional liability insurance on a naturopathic doctor's licensee profile; etc.
AI Summary
This bill expands the scope of practice for naturopathic doctors (NDs) in Maryland by allowing them to prescribe, provide, and administer nonprescription drugs and devices, as well as prescribe, dispense starter doses of, and administer prescription drugs and devices that are not controlled dangerous substances, and also bioidentical hormones. It also permits NDs to administer medications via subcutaneous and intravenous routes, in addition to previously allowed methods. The bill modifies renewal requirements for ND licenses, removing the need for biennial cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification, and alters grounds for disciplinary actions. Furthermore, it mandates that the State Board of Physicians (the governing body for NDs) will include information on an ND's public profile regarding whether they maintain professional liability insurance and the number of malpractice judgments or awards against them in the last 10 years, requiring NDs to provide verification of this insurance upon request and to notify patients in writing if they do not have such insurance.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Bonnie Cullison (D)*,
Tiffany Alston (D),
Heather Bagnall (D),
Pamela Guzzone (D),
Steve Johnson (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Ashanti Martínez (D),
Sandy Rosenberg (D),
Kim Ross (D),
Deni Taveras (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Teresa Woorman (D),
Last Action
Referred Finance (on 03/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0520?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0520t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 563127/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0000/hb0520_56312701.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0520_hlt.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0520f.pdf |
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