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Committee hears cleanup bill to rename naturopathy degree and remove mandatory MD consultation
House Committee on Health and Human Services · February 3, 2026
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Summary
H7425 would change Rhode Island statute to use the title 'naturopathic doctor' and remove a statutory requirement for a formal MD consultation agreement; proponents said the changes align Rhode Island with other states and reduce barriers.
Representative Casimiro introduced House Bill 7425 as a statutory cleanup to update the professional title used in Rhode Island law for naturopathic practitioners. Dr. Chris Anthony Casanzas, who said he practices as a licensed naturopathic…
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