House 5650

WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE

2026 REGULAR SESSION

Introduced

House Bill 5650

By Delegate Dean

[Introduced February 17, 2026; referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources]

A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §30-3-21, relating to permitting the practice of naturopathic medicine; and providing for conditions.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:

ARTICLE 3. WEST VIRGINIA MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT.

§30-3-21. Naturopathic medicine permitted; conditions.

(a) For the purposes of this section, "naturopathic medicine" means a distinct primary healthcare system that blends modern science with traditional, natural therapies to support the body's intrinsic self-healing process.

(b) Naturopathic medicine is permitted to be practiced in this state: Provided, That all other provisions of this article shall be followed by the individual practicing naturopathic medicine, including but not limited to licensing, training, registration, and Board of Medicine oversight.

NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to permit the practice of naturopathic medicine, and providing for conditions.

Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.