Changes the naming of doctor of naturopathy to naturopathic doctor within this chapter.

Plain-English Summary

This bill proposes a straightforward name change in Rhode Island state law. Currently, the law uses the title "doctor of naturopathy" to refer to licensed practitioners in this field. This bill would update that language throughout the relevant section of state law to use the term "naturopathic doctor" instead.

The change is largely a technical or administrative update to the wording of the law. It would affect licensed naturopathic practitioners in Rhode Island, as the official title used in state law to describe their profession would be updated. The term "naturopathic doctor" is more commonly used across the country and by national professional organizations in this field, so this change may bring Rhode Island's language more in line with broader industry standards.

This bill does not change any licensing requirements, professional standards, or the scope of what naturopathic practitioners are allowed to do in Rhode Island — it only updates the terminology used in the law. Currently, the bill has been referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and has been recommended to be held for further study, meaning it has not yet moved forward in the legislative process.