State Board of Physicians - Naturopathic Doctors - Prescriptive Authority and Administration of Medication
Sponsor: Bonnie Cullison (District 19)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Repealing the Naturopathic Doctors Formulary Council within the Board of Physicians; altering the drugs that may be administered by a naturopathic doctor; and altering the methods by which a naturopathic doctor may administer medication.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 18FavorableUNF 7UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Farr, Laura | American Association of Naturopathic Physicians | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Yanez, ND, MPH, CAE, Dr. JoAnn | Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medicine Colleges | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cullison, Delegate, Bonnie | Delegate Bonnie Cullison | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Braden, Dr. Shannon | Federation of Naturopathic Medicine Regulatory Authorities | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gustafson R.Ph. PharmD, Dr. Natalie | Lloyd Central Componding Pharmacy, Portland, OR | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Casey, ND, MPH, IFMCP, Dr. Jillian | Maryland Naturopathic Doctors Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Baldwin-Sayre, ND, Dr. Carrie | National University of Natural Medicine | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Faust, Dr. Paul | Naturopathic Doctor | Oral |
| FAV | Lewis, ND, Dr. Danielle | Naturopathic Doctor | Oral |
| FAV | Cord, Louise | Patient | Oral |
| FAV | Werking, Emma | Patient | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Toth, Steve | Pharmacist, Owner of Tschiffely Pharmacy, Washington DC | Oral |
| FAV | Sattah, MD, IFMCP, Dr. Anna | Physician | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wong, MD, IFMCP, Dr. Andrew | Physician | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mitchell, ND, FABNP, Dr. Jessica | Sononran University of Health Sciences | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Cullison, Delegate Cullisonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Schmidt, Bre | AOA & MAOP American Osteopathic Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Clark, Ashleylobbyist | Harris Jones & Malone, LLC | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Goldstein, Mathew | Secular Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Bovelle, Renee | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Ranasinghe, Padmini | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Wise, Steve | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVElliott, RobynRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…
UNFClark, AshleyHarris Jones & Malone, LLCRegistered for: Beltway Fine Wine; Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company; Community Associations Institute/Maryland Legislative Action Committee; Employ Prince George's, Inc.; Frederick Community College; Greater Baltimore Committee…