(Jan. 27, 2026) - Today, the House Health and Human Services Committee held a hearing on House Bill 2366, which would expand the scope of practice of naturopathic doctors and increase the professional liability insurance required by this profession.  Appearing before the committee to testify on the legislation:

Proponents:

• Laura Rues, Kansas Naturopathic Doctors Association
  
• Dr. Jeffrey Davis, Prairie Health Wellness
  
• Amber Belt, Private Citizen
  
• Stacey Lareau, Private Citizen
  
• Kelsey Klausmeyer, Private Citizen
  
• Nick Reinecker, Private Citizen

Neutrals:

• Clyde Jenson, Private Citizen

Opponents:

• Susan Gile, Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
  
• Rachelle Colombo, Kansas Medical Society
  
• Dena Hubbard, American Academy of Pediatrics 

The committee is scheduled to meet again throughout the week.