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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)

Signed by Governor

HEALTH CARE SERVICESHEALTH CARE SERVICES - PHARMACIES

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Updated prescribing rules for naturopathic doctors

Beginning May 30, 2025, naturopathic doctors in Maine can prescribe only noncontrolled legend drugs in categories set by rule. Allowed categories include homeopathic remedies, vitamins and minerals, hormones, local anesthesia, and immunizations. A board subcommittee of naturopathic doctors and a physician sets the list by rule. The pharmacist seat on that subcommittee is removed, but the subcommittee must consult Maine Board of Pharmacy pharmacists before its final recommendation. Prescribing must match a naturopathic doctor's training, and psychotropic drugs are not allowed. The Board must adopt the updated formulary by January 1, 2026, through a major substantive rule.

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. Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 150

    5/30/2025

  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

Bill Text

  • Amendment C-A (H-178), adopted by House & Senate

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  • Enacted

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  • Introduced

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