Senate Bill 632 aims to amend the regulation and scope of practice for naturopathic doctors in Wisconsin. The bill allows these practitioners to prescribe, dispense, and administer prescription drugs, with the exception of schedule I or II controlled substances. Additionally, it mandates that naturopathic doctors maintain malpractice insurance, while repealing the authority of the Naturopathic Medicine Examining Board to set higher insurance requirements by rule. The changes do not apply to limited-scope naturopathic doctors, who are exempt from the malpractice insurance requirement.

The bill also introduces new provisions related to expedited partner therapy, allowing naturopathic doctors to provide treatment for sexually transmitted infections under specific conditions. It includes amendments to various statutes to incorporate naturopathic doctors into existing healthcare frameworks, such as those concerning prescription orders and drug communications. Notably, the bill repeals certain existing regulations and adds new definitions and requirements to enhance the practice of naturopathic medicine in the state.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 46.03(44), 46.03, 255.07(1)(d), 255.07, 450.11(7)(b), 450.11, 466.03(2)(f), 466.03, 466.04(3)(a)4, 466.04, 466.05(title), 466.05, 466.05(1)(a), 466.07(2)(h), 466.07, 961.01(19)(a), 961.01, 961.23(6), 961.23