Committee hears competing views on safe-harbor bill for complementary and alternative practitioners
Supporters told the committee SB 452 would protect consumer access to herbalists, Reiki and other noninvasive wellness providers through disclosure and consent; the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification warned the bill's broad language could confuse scope-of-practice rules and reduce enforceability.
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Sen. Ruth Ward introduced SB 452, a safe-harbor measure that would allow certain complementary and alternative health practitioners to provide designated, noninvasive services without state licensure provided they disclose qualifications and obtain informed consent. "Through disclosure and transparency, patients are able to better understand the difference between licensed and unlicensed providers," the sponsor said.
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