Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida H169: Acupuncture
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Revises licensure requirements; provides applicability; exempts certain persons from certain regulations governing practice of acupuncture.
What the bill says
An act relating to acupuncture; amending s. 457.102, F.S.; revising and providing definitions; amending s. 457.105, F.S.; revising licensure requirements; providing applicability; amending ss. 457.107 and 457.116, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 457.1085, F.S.; removing obsolete provisions; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, October 14, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to acupuncture; amending s. 457.102, F.S.; revising and providing definitions; amending s. 457.105, F.S.; revising licensure requirements; providing applicability; amending ss. 457.107 and 457.116, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 457.1085, F.S.; removing obsolete provisions; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Section 457.102, Florida Statutes, is 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 oriental medical techniques, 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 shall include, but is not 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 oriental massage, herbal therapy, dietary guidelines, and other adjunctive therapies, as defined by board rule. words underlined are additions. hb169-00 FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES HB 169 2026 (2) "Acupuncturist" means any person licensed under as provided in this chapter to practice acupuncture as a primary health care provider. (3) "Board" means the Board of Acupuncture. (4)(5) "Department" means the Department of …
Sponsors
- Alvarez, Jose (D, HD-046) · primary sponsor
- López, Johanna (D, HD-043)
Latest actions
- : Died in Rules
- : Received
- : Referred to Rules
- : In Messages
- : Passed; YEAS 111, NAYS 0
- : Read 3rd time
- : Added to Third Reading Calendar
- : Read 2nd time
- : Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/4/2026)
- : Added to Second Reading Calendar
Votes
- House: H 169 Filed (March 4, 2026): 111 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House: Health & Human Services Committee (February 18, 2026): 23 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House: Health & Human Services Committee (February 18, 2026): 23 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House: Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee (February 3, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House: Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee (February 3, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Rules
Common questions
- What is H169?
- H169 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Acupuncture.
- What does H169 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to acupuncture; amending s. 457.102, F.S.; revising and providing definitions; amending s. 457.105, F.S.; revising licensure requirements; providing applicability; amending ss. 457.107 and 457.116, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 457.1085, F.S.; removing obsolete provisions; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of H169?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Rules (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored H169?
- Alvarez, Jose (D, HD-046), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for H169?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/169
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