NY Licensure Vote Update

NY Licensure Bill was Held

Thank you for your calls and support.

Despite having a majority of supporters on the committee, the Naturopathic licensing bill was held for further consideration on the recommendation of the committee chair yesterday.

In New York, the committee members would have to vote in opposition to the chair's recommendation in order to move the bill. Four members, including Assembly Member Englebright of Long Island DID vote against the "hold" and for licensure.

Still, it was not enough and the bill is essentially stopped in committee once again based on concerns raised by the medical society such as "people might be confused that they are seeing an MD" and "naturopathic care overlaps with care provided by other practitioners."

This is not the end for us. As President of the NYANP, I assure you that we will continue on this path to passing a law that allows NDs to practice in NY as we do in others states where a license exists. We believe New Yorkers deserve access to Naturopathic care.

Please DO call the committee chair (518-455-4841) and your NY legislators and let them know how you feel about licensing NDs and the fact that the bill was not allowed to proceed. Every call counts.

With much appreciation for joining me in this effort,

Dr. Doni

Assembly Higher Education Committee Members

Chair: Deborah Glick 518-455-4841

Non-Sponsors: They really need to hear from you!

· Inez D. Barron 518-455-5912

· Michael J. Fitzpatrick 518-455-5021

· Ellen Jaffee 518-455-5118

· Charles D. Lavine 518-455-5456

· William Magee 518-455-4807

· Joel M. Miller 518-455-5725

· Joseph D. Morelle 518-455-5373

· Audrey I. Pheffer 518-455-4292

· Mike Spano 518-455-3662

· Lou Tobacco 518-455-4495

Sponsors: Let them know how much you appreciate their continued support.

· Tom Alfano 518-455-4627 Sponsor
· Marc W. Butler 518-455-5393 Multisponsor; VOTED AGAINST THE HOLD
· Kevin A. Cahill 518-455-4436 Sponsor
· Michael Cusick 518-455-5526 Multisponsor
· Steve Englebright 518-455-4804 Sponsor; VOTED AGAINST THE HOLD
· Barbara Lifton 518-455-5444 Multisponsor
· Donna A. Lupardo 518-455-5431 Multisponsor
· Amy Paulin 518-455-5585 Multisponsor
· Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes 518-455-5005 Multisponsor; VOTED AGAINST THE HOLD
· Jack Quinn 518-455-4462 Multisponsor
· Al Stirpe 518-455-4505 Multisponsor
· James D. Conte 518-455-5732 Sponsor; VOTED AGAINST THE HOLD
· Nelson L. Castro 518-455-5511 Sponsor
· Richard N. Gottfried 518-455-4941

Donielle Wilson, ND, CPM
Naturopathic Doctor and Certified Professional Midwife
Empowering Women's Wellness - Naturally
NYANP President and Executive Director
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