SB 672 — Acupuncture

Summary

Acupuncture; Revising licensure requirements for acupuncturists; eliminating certain examination fees; revising requirements for continuing education programs for acupuncturists, etc.

Bill Text

• Introduced S 672 Filed Current pdf

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This bill revises definitions and licensure requirements for acupuncturists in Florida, eliminates certain examination fees, and updates continuing education requirements.

• 457.102

  which that employs acupuncture diagnosis and treatment, as well as adjunctive therapies and diagnostic techniques, → that employs acupuncture diagnosis and treatment, as well as adjunctive therapies and diagnostic techniques,

  Clarifies the wording regarding the practice of acupuncture.

• 457.102

  includes shall include, but is not be limited to, → includes, but is not limited to,

  Removes unnecessary text for clarity.

• 457.105

  the required fees set by the board by rule not to exceed the following amounts: 1. Examination fee: $500 plus the actual per applicant cost to the department for purchase of the written and practical portions of the examination from a national organization approved by the board. 2. Application fee: $300. 3. Reexamination fee: $500 plus the actual per applicant cost to the department for purchase of the written and practical portions of the examination from a national organization approved by the board. 2.4. Initial biennial licensure fee: $400, if licensed in the first half of the biennium, and $200, if licensed in the second half of the biennium. → the following amounts: 1. Examination fee: $500 plus the actual per applicant cost to the department for purchase of the written and practical portions of the examination from a national organization approved by the board. 2. Application fee: $300. 3. Reexamination fee: $500 plus the actual per applicant cost to the department for purchase of the written and practical portions of the examination from a national organization approved by the board. 4. Initial biennial licensure fee: $400, if licensed in the first half of the biennium, and $200, if licensed in the second half of the biennium.

  Updates the format of fee presentation for clarity.

• 457.107

  the board shall prescribe by rule continuing education requirements of up to 30 hours biennially as a condition for renewal of a license. → The board shall prescribe by rule continuing education requirements of up to 30 hours biennially as a condition for renewal of a license.

  Clarifies language regarding the board's authority on continuing education requirements.

• 457.1085

  Prior to November 1, 1986, The board shall adopt rules relating to the prevention of infection, → The board shall adopt rules relating to the prevention of infection,

  Removes outdated language regarding the date for adopting infection control rules.

• 457.116

  A person may not: Practice acupuncture unless the person is licensed under ss. 457.101-457.118; Use, in connection with his or her name or place of business, any title or description of services which incorporates the words “acupuncture,” “acupuncturist,” “certified acupuncturist,” “licensed acupuncturist,” “Eastern oriental medical practitioner”; the letters “L.Ac.,” “R.Ac.,” “A.P.,” or “D.O.M.”; or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that he or she practices acupuncture unless he or she is a holder of a valid license issued pursuant to ss. 457.101-457.118; → A person may not: 1. Practice acupuncture unless the person is licensed under ss. 457.101-457.118; 2. Use, in connection with his or her name or place of business, any title or description of services which incorporates the words “acupuncture,” “acupuncturist,” “certified acupuncturist,” “licensed acupuncturist,” “Eastern oriental medical practitioner”; the letters “L.Ac.,” “R.Ac.,” “A.P.,” or “D.O.M.”; or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that he or she practices acupuncture unless he or she is a holder of a valid license issued pursuant to ss. 457.101-457.118;

  Updates and clarifies the prohibited acts related to practicing acupuncture.

Action History

1. March 13, 2026

   Died in Health Policy

2. January 13, 2026

   Introduced

3. December 09, 2025

   Referred to Health Policy; Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; Rules

4. November 25, 2025

   Filed

Sponsors

• Alexis Calatayud · Primary

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