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ID S1254

ID S1254
Amends existing law to clarify the existing right of persons licensed to practice chiropractic to prescribe certain prescription drug products.


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Introduced
02/04/2026
In Committee
04/02/2026
Crossed Over
02/24/2026
Passed
04/10/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO THE CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE ACT; PROVIDING LEGISLATIVE INTENT; AMENDING SECTION 54-716, IDAHO CODE, REGARDING THE PRESCRIBING OF CERTAIN PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRODUCTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PRO- VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies the existing right of licensed chiropractors in Idaho to prescribe certain prescription drug products, specifically those related to clinical nutrition, vitamins, minerals, certain fluids like saline, epinephrine, and oxygen for emergencies. The legislation aims to explicitly grant chiropractors the authority to "prescribe" these items, in addition to their current ability to obtain and administer them, and specifies that these products can be administered through various routes and must be obtained from licensed sources. The bill also clarifies that chiropractors without a clinical nutrition certification can still use non-prescription nutritional supplements and prohibits them from compounding vitamins or minerals themselves, requiring such compounded products to be obtained from licensed facilities.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Health and Welfare Committee (Senate)

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 315 Effective: 07/01/2026 (on 04/10/2026)

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