The bill amends the "License of Naturopathy Act" to update terminology and clarify the scope of practice for licensed naturopathic doctors. A significant change is the replacement of the term "doctor of naturopathy" with "naturopathic doctor" throughout the text, aligning the language with current professional standards. The bill specifies licensure qualifications, including the requirement to have been granted a degree of naturopathic doctor from an approved naturopathic college and to pass a licensing examination. It also mandates that naturopathic doctors refer patients to other licensed healthcare providers when medically indicated.

The bill outlines prohibited acts for licensed naturopathic doctors, including the use of the title "doctor of naturopathy" by unlicensed individuals and the limitations on prescribing medications. It establishes a board of licensure to oversee the profession, which includes members who are licensed naturopathic doctors.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section detailing informed consent and disclosure requirements for naturopathic doctors before initiating treatment. Patients must read and sign a disclosure statement clarifying that naturopathic doctors are not recognized as primary-care providers and that their care is intended to complement traditional medical care. The bill reinforces that naturopathic doctors cannot prescribe medications or provide advice on prescription drugs, except in specific contexts related to drug-induced nutrient deficiencies and dietary supplements. Overall, these amendments aim to enhance regulatory oversight and ensure public safety within the practice of naturopathy.