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Introduced
01/06/2024
01/06/2024
In Committee
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to acupuncture; amending s. 457.102, F.S.; revising and providing definitions; amending s. 457.105, F.S.; revising criteria for a person to become licensed to practice acupuncture; creating s. 457.106, F.S.; providing for the scope of practice for an acupuncturist; requiring the Board of Acupuncture to revise the use of specified therapies based on national standards of practice; amending s. 457.107, F.S.; requiring education programs for licensure renewals to be approved by the Board of Acupuncture; revising continuing professional education requirements; providing a definition; amending s. 457.116, F.S.; authorizing a person to practice acupuncture without a license under specified circumstances; requiring the board to establish by rule certain requirements for such unlicensed practice; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's existing laws on acupuncture. It revises and expands the definitions of "acupuncture," "acupuncturist," and "Eastern medicine," clarifying the scope of practice for licensed acupuncturists. The bill increases educational requirements for licensure, including a new doctoral degree option, and updates continuing education requirements. Additionally, the bill authorizes the practice of acupuncture without a license under certain circumstances, such as by guest instructors or in emergency situations, subject to rules established by the Board of Acupuncture.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Health & Human Services Committee (on 03/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1405 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1405/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1405/Analyses/h1405a.HRS.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1405/Amendment/892571/PDF | |
| Analysis - Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1405/Analyses/h1405.HRS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1405/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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