S1547 • 2025

An Act relative to the board of registration in naturopathy

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Sponsor: Patricia D. Jehlen
Last action: 2026-03-12
Official status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Effective date: Not listed

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An Act relative to the board of registration in naturopathy

An Act relative to the board of registration in naturopathy By Ms.

What This Bill Does

An Act relative to the board of registration in naturopathy By Ms.
Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No.
1547) of Patricia D.
Jehlen for legislation relative to the board of registration in naturopathy.

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Bill History

2026-03-12 Senate
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
2026-01-07 Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
2025-07-14 Joint
Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
2025-07-03 Joint
Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
2025-02-27 Senate
Referred to the committee on Public Health
2025-02-27 House
House concurred

Official Summary Text

An Act relative to the board of registration in naturopathy
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1547) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to the board of registration in naturopathy. Public Health.
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

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Bill S.1547

SECTION 1. Clause (ii) of subsection (b) of section 267 of chapter 112 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the words “controlled substance or prescription drug under chapter 94C” and by inserting in place thereof the words:- Schedule I-V controlled substance.

SECTION 2. Clause (iv) of subsection (a) of section 268 of said chapter 112 is hereby amended by inserting, after the word “equivalent”, the following words:- state exam that existed prior to 1987.

SECTION 3. Subsection (c) of section 269 of said chapter 112, as so inserted, is hereby amended by inserting, after the word “board”, the following words:- or a state exam that existed prior to 1987.

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