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

SB 258 — Enact Naturopathic Doctors Certification Act.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

122 added · 121 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Senate Bill 258 involve some minor edits to the phrasing of requirements regarding naturopathic medicine programs. Specifically, lines were removed that added extra detail about the degrees offered in Canada, making the text clearer and more concise. These adjustments help simplify the bill, which is important for ensuring that regulations are easy to understand for both stakeholders and the public.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 14, 2017 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 S 1 SENATE BILL 258 Short Title:
258 SESSION 2017 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45167-MGfqq-48 (02/08) Short Title:
Senators Krawiec, Tillman, and Tucker (Primary Sponsors).
Senators Krawiec, Tillman, Tucker (Primary Sponsors);
Barefoot, Chaudhuri, Ford, Foushee, Lowe, Pate, Rabin, Robinson, Sanderson, Van Duyn, and Woodard.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR THE PRACTICE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 15, 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 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 clinical training in naturopathic *S258-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 medicine for a duration of not less than 132 weeks and required completion within a period of not less than 35 months;
(ii) be *DRS45167-MGfqq-48* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 recognized as a reputable program by, and in good standing with, the North Carolina Naturopathic Doctors Certification Board;
(ii) be recognized as a reputable program by, and in good standing with, the North Carolina Naturopathic Doctors Certification Board;
(1) Dispense, administer, order, and advise the use of natural remedies derived from or substantially similar in molecular structure or function to natural Page 2 DRS45167-MGfqq-48 [v.12] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 sources for preventive and therapeutic purposes, including food, extracts of food, nutraceuticals, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, botanicals and their extracts, homeopathic remedies prepared according to the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, and all dietary supplements and nonprescription drugs as defined by the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C.
Page 2 Senate Bill 258-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (1) Dispense, administer, order, and advise the use of natural remedies derived from or substantially similar in molecular structure or function to natural sources for preventive and therapeutic purposes, including food, extracts of food, nutraceuticals, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, botanicals and their extracts, homeopathic remedies prepared according to the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, and all dietary supplements and nonprescription drugs as defined by the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C.
DRS45167-MGfqq-48 [v.12] (02/17) Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (1) The practice of a profession by an individual who is licensed, certified, or registered under other laws of this State and is performing services within the authorized scope of practice.
Senate Bill 258-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (1) The practice of a profession by an individual who is licensed, certified, or registered under other laws of this State and is performing services within the authorized scope of practice.
Page 4 DRS45167-MGfqq-48 [v.12] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 Upon the expiration of the terms of the initial Board members, each subsequent member shall be appointed for a term of three years.
Page 4 Senate Bill 258-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 Upon the expiration of the terms of the initial Board members, each subsequent member shall be appointed for a term of three years.
DRS45167-MGfqq-48 [v.12] (02/17) Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 a.
Senate Bill 258-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 a.
Page 6 DRS45167-MGfqq-48 [v.12] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (1) Application and examination..........................................................
Page 6 Senate Bill 258-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (1) Application and examination..........................................................
The Board shall, in a closed session, receive evidence regarding the treatment or examination of a patient who has not expressly or impliedly consented to the public disclosure of the treatment when necessary for the DRS45167-MGfqq-48 [v.12] (02/17) Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 protection of the rights of the patient or of the accused naturopathic doctor and the full presentation of relevant evidence.
The Board shall, in a closed session, receive evidence regarding the treatment or examination of a patient who has not expressly or impliedly consented to the public disclosure of the treatment when necessary for the Senate Bill 258-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 protection of the rights of the patient or of the accused naturopathic doctor and the full presentation of relevant evidence.
Upon receipt of a charge, or upon its own initiative, the Board may give notice of an administrative hearing or may, after diligent Page 8 DRS45167-MGfqq-48 [v.12] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 investigation, dismiss unfounded charges.
Upon receipt of a charge, or upon its own initiative, the Board may give notice of an administrative hearing or may, after diligent Page 8 Senate Bill 258-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 investigation, dismiss unfounded charges.
DRS45167-MGfqq-48 [v.12] (02/17) Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (b) The Department of Justice may charge a fee to offset the cost incurred by it to conduct a criminal history record check under this section.
Senate Bill 258-First Edition Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (b) The Department of Justice may charge a fee to offset the cost incurred by it to conduct a criminal history record check under this section.
Page 10 DRS45167-MGfqq-48 [v.12] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (32) North Carolina Medical Board.
Page 10 Senate Bill 258-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (32) North Carolina Medical Board.
DRS45167-MGfqq-48 [v.12] (02/17) Page 11
Senate Bill 258-First Edition Page 11
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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2 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 165 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Tillman
  • Krawiec

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (165)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 258?
SB 258 is sponsored by Woodard, Van Duyn, Tillman, Norman W. Sanderson (Republican), Rabin, Pate, Paul A. Lowe, Jr. (Democratic), Krawiec, Foushee, Jay J. Chaudhuri (Democratic), Barefoot, Tucker, Carl Ford (Republican), and Gladys A. Robinson (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 258?
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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