SB 688 — Naturopathic Medicine
Last action — Vetoed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced December 01, 2025. It awaits signature.
Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on June 15, 2026.
Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.
Odds of enactment
Low chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.
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Prognosis
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To Executive
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
The bill establishes a Board of Naturopathic Medicine and sets licensure requirements for naturopathic doctors.
The measure creates a regulatory board for naturopathic medicine within the Department of Health, prohibiting unlicensed practice. It also details the licensure process for naturopathic doctors and updates their continuing education requirements.
What this means for you
- Workers: This will affect those practicing naturopathy by establishing necessary licensure and education standards.
- Healthcare: This means that only licensed naturopathic doctors can practice legally, ensuring regulated care.
Summary
Naturopathic Medicine; Creating the Board of Naturopathic Medicine within the Department of Health; prohibiting unlicensed persons from practicing naturopathic medicine or promoting, identifying, or describing themselves using specified titles or abbreviations; providing for licensure by examination of naturopathic doctors; providing for licensure by endorsement of naturopathic doctors; revising continuing education requirements for naturopathic doctors, etc.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
102 added · 151 removed102 line(s) added, 151 removed.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688erBy 2the AnCommittee acton relatingFiscal toPolicy; naturopathic medicine;
and Senator Rodriguez 594-03341-26 2026688c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to naturopathic medicine;
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 licensure renewal for naturopathic doctors;
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 456.47, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 (1) Naturopaths can freely offer naturopathy in this state.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 supplies for educational purposes in a board-approved continuing education program.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 under this chapter to practice naturopathic medicine.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 (f) Performing chiropractic or osteopathic adjustments or manipulations that include high–velocity thrusts at or beyond the end range of normal joint motion, unless the naturopathic doctor is also licensed as a chiropractic physician or an osteopathic physician.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 mechanical and electrical appliances, hygiene, first aid, sanitation, and heliotherapy;
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 (1) The Board of Naturopathic Medicine is created within the department and shall be composed of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 not adopt any rules which would cause any person who was not licensed in accordance with this chapter on July 1, 1959, and had not been a resident of the state for 2 years prior to such date, to become licensed.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 entity recognized by the board;
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 (2) The board may not certify to the department for licensure any applicant who is under investigation in another jurisdiction for an offense that would constitute a violation of this chapter or chapter 456 until the investigation has been completed.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 medicine naturopathy.— (1) In order to continue practicing naturopathic medicine in this state, each licensed naturopathic doctor must licenseholder shall biennially renew her or his license to practice naturopathic medicine naturopathy.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 renewal period.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 (2) The determination of whether a substitute annual educational program is necessary shall be solely within the discretion of the department.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 (b) Having a license to practice naturopathic medicine revoked, suspended, or otherwise acted against, including the denial of licensure, by the licensing authority of another state, territory, or country.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 be false, intentionally or negligently failing to file a report or record required by state or federal law, willfully impeding or obstructing such filing or inducing another person to do so.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 is any communication which directly or implicitly requests an immediate oral response from the recipient.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 to her or his intent.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 against her or him upon which a default and final order may be entered without the taking of testimony or presentation of evidence, unless the failure was due to circumstances beyond the naturopathic physician’s control.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 reason to know that such person is not qualified by training, experience, or licensure to perform them.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 short attention span, hyperactivity, emotional lability, and impulsivity;
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 conditions set forth in the final order and that such person is capable of safely engaging in the practice of naturopathic medicine.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 8.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 chapter 484.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 Department of Health.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 485.003 Definitions.—In construing this chapter, the words, phrases, or terms, unless the context otherwise indicates, shall have the following meanings:
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 podiatric physician, doctor of medicine, massage therapist, nurse, osteopathic physician or surgeon, occupational therapist, or naturopathic doctor naturopath.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 which facility the patient is admitted and from which facility the patient is discharged within the same working day, and which facility is not part of a hospital.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 921.0022, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 negligence or intentional act resulting in great bodily harm, permanent disfiguration, permanent disability, or death.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 461.012(1) 3rd Practicing podiatric medicine without a license.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 without a license.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 institution.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 of a motor vehicle in a reckless manner (vehicular homicide).
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 violent predators facility staff.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 an adult from outside Florida to within the state.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 790.23 1st,PBL Possession of a firearm by a person who qualifies for the penalty enhancements provided for in s.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 800.04(5)(e) 1st Lewd or lascivious molestation;
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ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 property damage;
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 812.133(2)(b) 1st Carjacking;
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 defraud.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 827.071(2) & (3) 2nd Use or induce a child in a sexual performance, or promote or direct such performance.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 843.0855(4) 3rd Intimidation of a public officer or employee.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 care facility, school, or state, county, or municipal park or publicly owned recreational facility or community center.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 grams.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 893.135(1)(f)1.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 893.135 1st Trafficking in n-benzyl (1)(n)2.a.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 943.0435(9)(a) 3rd Sexual offender;
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 688 2026688er594-03341-26 2026688c1 report and reregister;
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View plain text versions (3)
- S 688 c1 View text pdf
- S 688 er View text Current pdf
- Introduced S 688 Filed pdf
Action History
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Vetoed by Governor
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Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
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Ordered enrolled
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CS passed; YEAS 85, NAYS 22
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Read 3rd time
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Added to Third Reading Calendar
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Read 2nd time
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1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
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Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/11/2026)
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Bill referred to House Calendar
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In Messages
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CS passed; YEAS 33 NAYS 3 -SJ 590
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Read 3rd time -SJ 590
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Read 2nd time -SJ 590
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Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/05/26
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
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CS by Fiscal Policy read 1st time
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Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
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CS by- Fiscal Policy; YEAS 18 NAYS 0
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On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 03/02/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
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Now in Fiscal Policy
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Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; YEAS 5 NAYS 1
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On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, 02/25/26, 10:00 am, 412 Knott Building
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Now in Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
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Favorable by Health Policy; YEAS 8 NAYS 3
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On Committee agenda-- Health Policy, 02/11/26, 3:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
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Introduced
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Referred to Health Policy; Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; Fiscal Policy
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Filed
Sponsors
- Ana Maria Rodriguez · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on · 25 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (163)
163 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 163 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 77 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 7 | 18 | 0 | 8 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 85 | 22 | 0 | 10 |
| % of votes cast | 73% | 19% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (117)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 23 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No Party Affiliation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 33 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 8% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Smith | — | Yea |
| Arrington, Kristen Aston | Democrat | Yea |
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Yea |
| Bernard, Mack | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Yea |
| Polsky, Tina Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Not Voting |
| Albritton, Ben | Republican | Yea |
| Boyd, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley, Jennifer | Republican | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burgess, Danny | Republican | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| Calatayud, Alexis | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Yea |
| Gaetz, Don | Republican | Nay |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Grall, Erin | Republican | Yea |
| Gruters, Joe | Republican | Yea |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Nay |
| Hooper, Ed | Republican | Yea |
| Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. | Republican | Nay |
| Mayfield, Debbie | Republican | Yea |
| McClain, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Ana Maria | Republican | Yea |
| Simon, Corey | Republican | Yea |
| Truenow, Keith L. | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Yea |
| Vacant | Republican | Not Voting |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Yarborough, Clay | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 56% | 11% | 0% | 33% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Nay |
| Rodriguez, Ana Maria | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 688 do?
- Naturopathic Medicine; Creating the Board of Naturopathic Medicine within the Department of Health; prohibiting unlicensed persons from practicing naturopathic medicine or promoting, identifying, or describing themselves using specified titles or abbreviations; providing for licensure by examination of naturopathic doctors; providing for licensure by endorsement of naturopathic doctors; revising continuing education requirements for naturopathic doctors, etc.
- Who sponsors SB 688?
- SB 688 is sponsored by Rodriguez, Ana Maria (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 688?
- This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced December 01, 2025. It awaits signature.
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