The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1325, seeks to amend the definition of naturopathy within the general statutes to allow naturopathic physicians the authority to prescribe and administer vitamin B12. Specifically, it modifies subsection (a) of section 20-34 by replacing the existing text with new provisions that outline the scope of practice for naturopathy. The updated definition includes various healing methods and practices, and notably adds the ability to prescribe and administer vitamin B12 as a new component of naturopathic practice.

The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and the changes include the insertion of the phrase "prescribing and administering vitamin B12" as a new item (6) in the list of practices that naturopathic physicians are authorized to perform. Additionally, the bill removes the phrase "and" before the existing item (5) regarding other medical procedures, streamlining the list of authorized practices. This legislative change aims to enhance the capabilities of naturopathic physicians in providing care and treatment options to their patients.