HB520Introduced in the House of Delegates
State Board of Physicians - Naturopathic Doctors - Scope of Practice, Renewals, and Professional Liability Insurance
Introduced by Bonnie Cullison, District 19
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the drugs that may be prescribed, provided, or administered or for which a starter dose may be dispensed by a naturopathic doctor; repealing the Naturopathic Doctors Formulary Council; altering the methods by which a naturopathic doctor may administer medication; altering the requirements for renewal of a naturopathic doctor license; requiring the State Board of Physicians to include certain information regarding professional liability insurance on a naturopathic doctor's licensee profile; etc.
Where it stands
Referred Finance
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 11, 2026
96
Yes
38
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Health
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/17 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {563127/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (96-38)
Referred Finance
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