Legislative Update

Below is a summary of current legislative efforts in Kansas to modernize scope of practice for naturopathic doctors.

2026: HB2366 Modernization of Naturopathic Medicine

HB 2366 proposed updates to the Kansas Naturopathic Doctor Licensure Act, including expansion of the scope of practice for licensed naturopathic doctors and updates to continuing education, professional liability insurance, and other licensure requirements.

2026 Result: HB 2366 advanced to final action in the Kansas House of Representatives, where it received a tie vote and therefore did not pass.

Although the bill did not become law, reaching a tie vote on the House floor represented significant progress for naturopathic medicine in Kansas. KNDA continues to work with policymakers, healthcare organizations, patients, and other stakeholders to improve access to naturopathic care and modernize the laws governing naturopathic practice in Kansas.

View HB 2366 on the Kansas Legislature website

None of this diminishes what we accomplished together. Your stories of improved health, avoided surgeries, better chronic disease management, and restored hope were powerful and impossible to ignore. Legislators heard you.

This was not the end of our work; it was one chapter. We have continued building on that momentum as we prepare for the next legislative session and pursue opportunities to protect and expand patient access to naturopathic care in Kansas.

We are deeply grateful to every patient, physician, supporter, and advocate who has stood with us. You are the reason we do this work, and your support continues to move naturopathic medicine forward in Kansas.

What's Next

KNDA is continuing its legislative and regulatory work in preparation for the 2027 Kansas legislative session. Our priorities remain focused on improving patient access, supporting safe and appropriately regulated naturopathic practice, and ensuring Kansas law reflects the education and training of licensed naturopathic doctors.