The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1325 aims to expand the scope of practice for naturopathic physicians by allowing them to prescribe and administer vitamin B12. The bill proposes to amend subsection (a) of section 20-34 of the general statutes, which outlines the practice of naturopathy. The current definition will be updated to include the new provision for vitamin B12, alongside existing practices such as counseling, various healing techniques, ordering diagnostic tests, and removing ear wax.

Specifically, the bill will replace the existing language that includes practices up to the removal of ear wax and will add the ability for naturopathic physicians to prescribe and administer vitamin B12 as a recognized part of their practice. This change is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, pending approval by the State Board of Naturopathic Examiners and the Commissioner of Public Health. The intent of the bill is to enhance the treatment options available to patients under the care of naturopathic physicians.