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MaineLD 1128132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Modernize the Formulary for Naturopathic Doctors

Sponsored By: Cassie Julia (Democratic)

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HEALTH CARE SERVICESHEALTH CARE SERVICES - PHARMACIES

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Bill Overview

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Faster update to naturopath drug list

The Board’s formulary subcommittee must update the naturopathic drug list, and the Board must adopt it by rule. Before a final recommendation, the subcommittee must consult pharmacist members of the Board of Pharmacy. The update and rule adoption must be finished by January 1, 2026. The rules are major substantive. The law took effect on May 30, 2025.

New limits on naturopath prescriptions

Beginning May 30, 2025, licensed naturopathic doctors in Maine can prescribe only certain noncontrolled prescription drugs. They may prescribe homeopathic remedies; vitamins and minerals; hormones; local anesthesia; and immunizations named by rule. A subcommittee with naturopaths, a pharmacist, and a physician sets the list by rule. Naturopathic doctors cannot prescribe psychotropic medicines.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Cassie Julia

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Amy Roeder

    Democratic • House

  • Pinny H. Beebe-Center

    Democratic • Senate

  • Daniel Shagoury

    Democratic • House

  • David Rollins

    Democratic • House

  • Karen Montell

    Democratic • House

  • Marshall Archer

    Democratic • House

  • Paul Flynn

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 150

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

    5/27/2025Senate

  3. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/27/2025House

  4. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-178) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-178), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    5/21/2025Senate

  5. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-178).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/20/2025House

  6. Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025House

  7. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES in concurrence

    3/18/2025Senate

  8. Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/18/2025House

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