Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7425: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- LICENSE OF NATUROPATHY ACT OF 2017
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7425 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- LICENSE OF NATUROPATHY ACT OF 2017. Primary sponsor: Robert Craven (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Casimiro. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): 02/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Changes the naming of doctor of naturopathy to naturopathic doctor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/03/2026)
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services