Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S672: Acupuncture
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Revising licensure requirements for acupuncturists; eliminating certain examination fees; revising requirements for continuing education programs for acupuncturists, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to acupuncture; reordering and amending s. 457.102, F.S.; revising definitions and defining terms; amending s. 457.105, F.S.; revising licensure requirements for acupuncturists; eliminating certain examination fees; providing construction; amending s. 457.107, F.S.; revising requirements for continuing education programs for acupuncturists; amending s. 457.1085, F.S.; deleting obsolete language; amending s. 457.116, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, November 25, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to acupuncture; reordering and amending s. 457.102, F.S.; revising definitions and defining terms; amending s. 457.105, F.S.; revising licensure requirements for acupuncturists; eliminating certain examination fees; providing construction; amending s. 457.107, F.S.; revising requirements for continuing education programs for acupuncturists; amending s. 457.1085, F.S.; deleting obsolete language; amending s. 457.116, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Section 457.102, Florida Statutes, is reordered and amended to read: 457.102 Definitions.--As used in this chapter: (1) "Acupuncture" means a form of primary health care, based on traditional Chinese medical concepts and modern Eastern [DELETED: oriental] medical techniques, which [DELETED: that] employs acupuncture diagnosis and treatment, as well as adjunctive therapies and diagnostic techniques, for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and the prevention of disease. Acupuncture includes [DELETED: shall include] , but is not [DELETED: be] limited to, the insertion of acupuncture needles and the application of moxibustion to specific areas of the human body and the use of electroacupuncture, Qi Gong, Eastern [DELETED: oriental] massage, herbal therapy, dietary guidelines, and other adjunctive therapies, as defined by board rule. (2) "Acupuncturist" means any person licensed as provided in this chapter to practice acupuncture as …
Sponsors
- Calatayud, Alexis (R, SD-038) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Health Policy
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Health Policy; Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; Rules
- : Filed
Subjects: Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, Rules, Health Policy
Common questions
- What is S672?
- S672 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Acupuncture.
- What does S672 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to acupuncture; reordering and amending s. 457.102, F.S.; revising definitions and defining terms; amending s. 457.105, F.S.; revising licensure requirements for acupuncturists; eliminating certain examination fees; providing construction; amending s. 457.107, F.S.; revising requirements for continuing education programs for acupuncturists; amending s. 457.1085, F.S.; deleting obsolete language; amending s. 457.116, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of S672?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Health Policy (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S672?
- Calatayud, Alexis (R, SD-038).
- Where is the official record for S672?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/672
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