The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 1069, seeks to amend current statutes to allow naturopathic physicians the authority to prescribe medication. This change is intended to enhance the scope of practice for naturopathic physicians, thereby providing patients with more comprehensive healthcare options and potentially lowering their healthcare costs.

The bill does not specify any deletions from existing law but focuses on the insertion of new legal language that grants prescribing rights to naturopathic physicians. The overarching goal of this legislation is to improve access to healthcare services for patients who prefer to receive care from naturopathic practitioners.