Proposed Updates to Florida Acupuncture Licensing and Practice Rules
March 13, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | FLORIDA REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, INC. | $50,000 | STATE PARTY | Dec 2025 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | FLORIDA REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, INC. | $20,000 | STATE PARTY | Oct 2025 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | FLORIDA REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, INC. | $8,000 | STATE PARTY | Apr 2026 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | FLORIDA REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, INC. | $3,730 | STATE PARTY | Sep 2025 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | FLORIDA REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, INC. | $3,583 | STATE PARTY | May 2026 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | FLORIDA REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, INC. | $3,532 | STATE PARTY | Apr 2026 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | FLORIDA REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, INC. | $3,516 | STATE PARTY | Jan 2026 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | FLORIDA REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, INC. | $3,516 | STATE PARTY | Dec 2025 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | FLORIDA REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, INC. | $3,513 | STATE PARTY | Mar 2026 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | FLORIDA REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, INC. | $3,490 | STATE PARTY | Mar 2026 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | FLORIDA REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, INC. | $3,369 | STATE PARTY | Dec 2025 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | FLORIDA REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, INC. | $2,137 | STATE PARTY | Oct 2025 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | FLORIDA HOME BUILDERS PAC | $1,000 | PAC | Feb 2025 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | ARROW GROUP | $1,000 | GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | Feb 2025 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | NEXT ERA ENERGY PAC | $1,000 | PAC | Mar 2025 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | CURBELO CECILIA L. | $1,000 | HEALTH CARE | Feb 2025 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF MORTGAGE PROFESSIONALS PAC | $1,000 | PAC | Mar 2025 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | PATHOLOGY-PAC (FSP-PAC) | $1,000 | PAC | Feb 2025 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | RAMBA CONSULTING GROUP LLC | $1,000 | GOVERNMENTAL CONSULTING FIRM | Mar 2025 |
| Alexis Maria Calatayud | FERGUSON HOWELL L. | $1,000 | ATTORNEY | Mar 2025 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
The bill defines the legal scope of practice for acupuncturists in Florida, including what specific substances they may prescribe and the educational standards required to obtain a license, directly impacting the qualifications of healthcare providers and the services available to patients.
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Acupuncturists
Licensed practitioners must adhere to updated scope-of-practice definitions, continuing education requirements, and infection control standards.
Acupuncture students
Students must meet updated educational and examination requirements to obtain licensure.
Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can acupuncturists prescribe any medication?
What are the educational requirements to become an acupuncturist under this bill?
Why It Matters
The bill defines the legal scope of practice for acupuncturists in Florida, including what specific substances they may prescribe and the educational standards required to obtain a license, directly impacting the qualifications of healthcare providers and the services available to patients.
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Standardization of Eastern Medicine
The bill formalizes the integration of 'Eastern oriental medicine' into the legal definition of acupuncture, moving away from older, more limited terminology.
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