// STATE LEGISLATION TRACKER

Illinois HB 3450: NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL PRACTICE

⚖️ MIXED for peptide users 👤 MEDIUM user impact 📜 Status: In committee

State: Illinois
Bill: HB 3450
Session: 104th
Filed: 2025-02-07
Read the bill: OpenStates →
Last reviewed: 2026-10-02

Plain-English Summary

HB3450 would create licensure for naturopathic doctors in Illinois, define their scope of practice, set up a naturopathic medical board, and allow physician collaboration. For peptide users, the main relevance is possible new prescribing pathways through licensed naturopathic doctors, but the bill does not appear to directly address compounded peptides, 503A/503B pharmacies, telehealth, or FDA rules.

Key Points

Could create a new licensed naturopathic clinician category in Illinois
May let naturopathic doctors prescribe if they meet the bill's requirements
Adds naturopathic doctors to controlled-substance prescribing definitions
Requires physician collaboration, which may limit how independently NDs can prescribe
No direct peptide, compounding pharmacy, or 503A/503B language identified

What to Watch For

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Opportunity Could expand access if licensed naturopathic doctors can prescribe peptide therapies within scope.

Concern Collaboration-agreement rules may add red tape or limit availability of naturopathic prescribing.

Note No clear direct change to compounded peptide rules, FDA 503A/503B policy, or pharmacy standards.

Concern Controlled-substance prescribing authority may trigger monitoring, documentation, and compliance duties.

Where the Bill Stands

The bill was re-referred to the House Rules Committee on March 27, 2026, so it has not passed a chamber.

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