Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateIdahoEnacted
S 1313: NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR LICENSING AND NATUROPATH REGISTRATION – Amends existing law to provide for the voluntary licensure of pharmacists as naturopathic doctors.
HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
S 1313 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 314 Effective: 07/01/2026 (updated Apr 2, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
57OUT OF 100
Score:57/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill allows pharmacists to apply for and obtain an additional license to practice as naturopathic doctors within Idaho.
Who is affected
Licensed pharmacists who wish to pursue naturopathic practice, and patients seeking naturopathic care.
Requirements and enforcement
Pharmacists must voluntarily apply for the additional license and presumably meet state-defined criteria for naturopathic practice.
Costs and funding
Licensing fees associated with the new credentialing process.
When it takes effect
Effective July 1, 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides practitioners with career diversification and gives the public a standardized, state-recognized credential for naturopathic services.
Risks and tradeoffs
Scope of practice overlaps, potential for consumer confusion between pharmacist-provided conventional care and naturopathic care, and the need for robust oversight.
What is still unknown
Specific training requirements for the new license and the degree of oversight the state will exercise over practice boundaries.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides pharmacists with expanded professional career opportunities
- Enables potential additional income streams for pharmacy practitioners
- Formalizes credentials for professional services within the healthcare market
Risks
- Imposes new administrative and licensing fee burdens on professionals
- Creates potential costs for complying with additional state oversight
- Market disruption may occur as professional scopes of practice overlap
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Establishes a formal, state-monitored licensing framework
- Increases public visibility of practitioners through state registries
- Allows the state to set minimum educational standards for naturopathy
Risks
- Presents challenges for state regulators in defining and enforcing boundaries
- Potential for bureaucratic complexity in dual-licensure management
- Risk of regulatory capture by professional trade organizations
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Expands consumer access to a broader range of care providers
- Ensures naturopathic care is practiced under a formal state framework
- Promotes better integration of pharmacy and naturopathic knowledge
Risks
- Risk of consumer confusion regarding the clinical role of providers
- Potential for scope-of-practice dilution compared to standard medicine
- Clinical safety concerns if training is not strictly standardized
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
The primary risk involves the overlap of professional roles and the potential for clinical confusion among patients regarding the difference between conventional and naturopathic services.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary; full bill text details on training requirements were not available.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 314 Effective: 07/01/2026
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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