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Home/Bills/SB 1303California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 1303: Naturopathic Doctors Act.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified August 26, 2026

What SB 1303 does, verified August 26, 2026

<blockquote> <p>The bill amends sections of the Business and Professions Code related to naturopathic doctors in California. It extends the repeal date for certain provisions from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2031, and adjusts term lengths for board members appointed by the governor after the bill's effective date. The bill also modifies license renewal fees: active licenses would renew at a fee range of up to $1,200, while inactive licenses would have a half-fee renewal option. It introduces requirements for naturopathic doctors to obtain fictitious-name permits and sets application and renewal fees for these permits at $100 and $50 respectively. Additionally, the bill repeals provisions allowing licensure based on pre-1986 graduation and passing state or Canadian province licensing exams.</p> </blockquote>

Bill journey
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First Chamber FloorComplete
4Second ChamberCurrent
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (August 25). (2026-08-25)Alert me
Recent actions26 total · showing 5
Aug. 25, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (August 25).
Aug. 24, 2026Joint Rule 62(a) suspended.
Aug. 24, 2026Re-referred to Com. on B. & P. pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2.
Aug. 20, 2026Ordered to third reading.
Aug. 20, 2026Read third time and amended.
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