To allow for the practice of naturopathic medicine in this state.

HB 5650 would permit naturopathic medicine practice in West Virginia by adding it to the state's medical practice laws. It defines naturopathic medicine as a healthcare approach blending modern science with natural therapies and specifies that practitioners must follow all existing medical licensing, training, and Board of Medicine oversight requirements. The bill does not create new regulations but allows naturopathic practitioners to operate under the current medical practice framework. This would directly affect licensed naturopaths seeking to practice in West Virginia, subject to the same standards as other healthcare providers. The bill is currently pending in the House Health and Human Resources Committee (introduced February 17, 2026).