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FL H0169

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jose Alvarez

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces the term "oriental medicine" with "eastern medicine" throughout Florida's acupuncture licensing statutes
  • Adds 60 hours of injection therapy training to required coursework for acupuncture licensure
  • Expands prescriptive rights to include acupoint injection and sterile administration of herbs, homeopathics, vitamins, minerals, lipids, sugars, carbohydrates, and amino acids
  • Removes obsolete licensure fees for state-administered examinations, retaining only the $300 application fee and $400/$200 biennial licensure fee
  • Allows acupuncturists licensed in other U.S. states or territories to perform procedures at board-approved continuing education programs
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Acupuncture

Last Action

Received

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Health And Human Services2/4/2026
Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee10/21/2025

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