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. 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 the creation of new definitions and clarifications regarding prescription drugs and orders, as well as the inclusion of naturopathic doctors in various healthcare-related statutes. Notably, the bill repeals certain existing provisions and amends others to reflect these changes, enhancing the role and responsibilities of naturopathic doctors in the healthcare system.

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