The bill amends Alaska's naturopathy regulations by introducing new provisions for the issuance of temporary endorsements and endorsements for licensed naturopaths. Under the new sections, a naturopath can receive a temporary endorsement if they pass a pharmacology examination and meet other departmental requirements. This temporary endorsement allows them to prescribe and administer prescription drugs under the supervision of a licensed physician. The bill also establishes continuing education requirements, mandating that licensed naturopaths complete 30 hours of education for license renewal and an additional 20 hours focused on pharmacotherapy for endorsement renewal.

Additionally, the bill revises existing language regarding the restrictions on naturopathy practice, allowing prescription drug administration only with the appropriate endorsements. It also updates the grounds for disciplinary actions against licensees, replacing terms like "suspension" and "revocation" with "disciplinary sanctions" and clarifying the process for license reinstatement. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards in the practice of naturopathy, ensuring that practitioners are adequately trained and supervised, and establishes penalties for unlicensed practice or fraudulent activities related to licensing.

Statutes affected:
SB0193A, AM SB 193, introduced 05/13/2025: 08.45.050, 08.45.034, 08.45.033, 08.45.038, 08.45.037, 08.45.039, 08.45.060, 08.45.070, 08.45.040, 44.64.010, 08.45.080, 08.45.010, 08.45.090