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Introduced
11/18/2025
11/18/2025
In Committee
12/09/2025
12/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to naturopathy; providing a short title; providing legislative findings and intent; renumbering, reenacting, reordering, and amending s. 462.01, F.S.; defining the term “board”; revising the definition of the terms “natureopathy” and “naturopathy”; repealing s. 462.023, F.S., relating to powers and duties of the Department of Health; creating s. 462.002, F.S.; creating the Board of Naturopathy within the department; providing for membership of the board; providing term limits; providing applicability; specifying requirements for the first naturopath members appointed to the board; creating s. 462.003, F.S.; providing rulemaking authority to the board; creating s. 462.004, F.S.; providing licensure requirements for naturopaths; providing for licensure by endorsement; renumbering, reenacting, reordering, and amending s. 462.08, F.S., relating to renewal of license to practice naturopathy; providing requirements for licensure renewal; creating s. 462.006, F.S.; providing titles and abbreviations licensed naturopaths may use and are prohibited from using; creating s. 462.007, F.S.; specifying acts that are outside the scope of practice of naturopaths; authorizing licensed naturopaths to prescribe, dispense, and administer specified non legend nutritional product; specifying that controlled and noncontrolled legend drugs are outside the scope of a licensed naturopath’s prescriptive authority; creating s. 462.008, F.S.; authorizing the board to adopt certain rules for the health, safety, and welfare of the public; repealing s. 462.09, F.S., relating to disposition of fees; reenacting and amending s. 462.11, F.S., relating to naturopaths to observe regulations; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; repealing s. 462.13, F.S., relating to additional powers and duties of the department; reenacting and amending s. 462.14, F.S., relating to grounds for disciplinary action and action by the department; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; making technical changes; reenacting and amending ss. 462.16 and 462.17, F.S., relating to reissue of license and penalty for offenses relating to naturopathy, respectively; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; reenacting and amending s. 462.18, F.S.; providing continuing education requirements for licensed naturopaths; reenacting and amending s. 462.19, F.S.; making conforming and technical changes; reenacting s. 462.2001, F.S., relating to saving clause; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for naturopaths in Florida, creating a Board of Naturopathy within the Department of Health to oversee licensing and professional standards. The legislation defines naturopathy as a healing art emphasizing natural methods of healthcare, and creates specific requirements for licensure, including being at least 21 years old, obtaining professional liability insurance, holding first aid and CPR certifications, and passing specific national board examinations. The bill establishes a clear scope of practice for naturopaths, explicitly allowing them to prescribe and administer non-legend nutritional products like vitamins, minerals, herbal substances, and enzymes, while prohibiting them from prescribing controlled substances, legend drugs, or performing medical procedures like surgery, injections, or emergency medicine. The bill also creates guidelines for professional conduct, disciplinary actions, continuing education requirements (25 hours annually), and establishes specific titles licensed naturopaths may and may not use. The board will have rulemaking authority to implement these provisions, with a primary focus on protecting public health and ensuring professional competency. The new regulatory system will take effect on January 1, 2027, providing ample time for implementation and preparation by practitioners.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/542 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/542/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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