North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 692 — Enact Naturopathic Doctors Certification Act.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

68 added · 67 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 692, the language was modified to clarify the accreditation requirements for programs offering degrees in naturopathic medicine. The changes include specifying that these programs must be recognized by the North Carolina Naturopathic Doctors Certification Board and ensuring that they hold current accreditation or candidacy status from appropriate accrediting bodies. This matters because it establishes clear standards for educational programs, ensuring that naturopathic doctors are better trained and qualified, ultimately benefiting patient care and public health in North Carolina.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 692 Short Title:
692 Apr 10, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH50082-MGfqq-48B (02/08) Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR THE PRACTICE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE.
Finance, if favorable, Health, if favorable, Regulatory Reform April 11, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR THE PRACTICE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE.
or if the program existed prior to the existence of the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, the program must (i) have provided graduate-level, full-time didactic and supervised clinical training in naturopathic medicine for a duration of not less *DRH50082-MGfqq-48B* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 than 132 weeks and required completion within a period of not less than 35 months;
or if the program existed prior to the existence of the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, the program must (i) have provided graduate-level, full-time didactic and supervised *H692-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 clinical training in naturopathic medicine for a duration of not less than 132 weeks and required completion within a period of not less than 35 months;
In diagnosing and treating Page 2 DRH50082-MGfqq-48B [v.1] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 an individual, a naturopathic doctor may employ the following therapies, modalities, procedures, or remedies consistent with naturopathic education and training:
In diagnosing and treating Page 2 House Bill 692-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 an individual, a naturopathic doctor may employ the following therapies, modalities, procedures, or remedies consistent with naturopathic education and training:
DRH50082-MGfqq-48B [v.1] (02/17) Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (c) Exemptions.
House Bill 692-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (c) Exemptions.
Page 4 DRH50082-MGfqq-48B [v.1] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (4) The Governor shall appoint for a two-year term a public member who is not a licensed, certified, or registered health care professional and is not employed in a health care profession.
Page 4 House Bill 692-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (4) The Governor shall appoint for a two-year term a public member who is not a licensed, certified, or registered health care professional and is not employed in a health care profession.
DRH50082-MGfqq-48B [v.1] (02/17) Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (a) Certification.
House Bill 692-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (a) Certification.
Page 6 DRH50082-MGfqq-48B [v.1] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (1) The standards for licensure, certification, or registration in the state, district, territory, or province in which the naturopathic doctor is licensed, certified, or registered are substantially equivalent to those provided in this Article.
Page 6 House Bill 692-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (1) The standards for licensure, certification, or registration in the state, district, territory, or province in which the naturopathic doctor is licensed, certified, or registered are substantially equivalent to those provided in this Article.
DRH50082-MGfqq-48B [v.1] (02/17) Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (10) Fails to complete continuing education requirements within the time prescribed.
House Bill 692-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (10) Fails to complete continuing education requirements within the time prescribed.
Page 8 DRH50082-MGfqq-48B [v.1] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (7) The subsequent commission of a crime by the person.
Page 8 House Bill 692-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (7) The subsequent commission of a crime by the person.
DRH50082-MGfqq-48B [v.1] (02/17) Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (a) The Department of Justice shall provide to the North Carolina Naturopathic Doctors Certification Board from the State and National Repositories of Criminal Histories the criminal history of an applicant for certification by the Board or a certified naturopathic doctor of the Board.
House Bill 692-First Edition Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (a) The Department of Justice shall provide to the North Carolina Naturopathic Doctors Certification Board from the State and National Repositories of Criminal Histories the criminal history of an applicant for certification by the Board or a certified naturopathic doctor of the Board.
Page 10 DRH50082-MGfqq-48B [v.1] (02/17)
Page 10 House Bill 692-First Edition
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Finance, if favorable, Health, if favorable, Regulatory Reform

  3. Filed

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3 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 692?
HB 692 is sponsored by Wray, Mitchell S. Setzer (Republican), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Meyer, Donny Lambeth (Republican), Holley, Fisher, Farmer-Butterfield, Dollar, Carla D. Cunningham (U), Collins, Boswell, B. Richardson, Bert Jones, Becky Carney (Democratic), and Sarah Stevens (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 692?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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