SB 688: Naturopathic Medicine
SB 688 status: Vetoed — Vetoed by Governor (updated Jun 26, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialNaturopathic Medicine; Creating the Board of Naturopathic Medicine within the Department of Health; prohibiting unlicensed persons from practicing naturopathic medicine or promoting, identifying, or describing themselves using specified titles or abbreviations; providing for licensure by examination of naturopathic doc...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Creates standardized professional credentialing.
- Potentially increases market access for licensed practitioners.
Risks
- Administrative costs to establish and maintain a new board.
- Potential regulatory burden for small practitioners.
Society
Benefits
- Increases public protection through oversight of practitioners.
- Establishes formal education and safety standards.
Risks
- Debate remains regarding the clinical efficacy of naturopathic medicine.
- Scope of practice limits may affect patient care access.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Vetoed by the Governor; indicates executive branch disagreement with the bill's framework.
Analysis based on summary only; full text not provided.
Where it stands
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