SB 542: Naturopathy
GENERAL BILL by Garcia
Naturopathy; Citing this act as the "Florida Naturopathy Sunrise Act"; creating the Board of Naturopathy within the Department of Health; providing licensure requirements for naturopaths; providing titles and abbreviations licensed naturopaths may use and are prohibited from using; specifying acts that are outside the scope of practice of naturopaths, etc.
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | Senate |
• Filed |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location | Track Bills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H 223 | Naturopathic Medicine | Smith | Compare | Last Action: 10/28/2025 H Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee |
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No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (20)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 462.001 | Page 3 (pdf) | |
| 462.002 | Page 5 (pdf) | |
| 462.003 | Page 5 (pdf) | |
| 462.004 | Page 6 (pdf) | |
| 462.005 | Page 7 (pdf) | |
| 462.006 | Page 7 (pdf) | |
| 462.007 | Page 8 (pdf) | |
| 462.008 | Page 10 (pdf) | |
| 462.01 | Definitions. | Page 3 (pdf) |
| 462.023 | Powers and duties of the department. | Page 4 (pdf) |
| 462.08 | Renewal of license to practice naturopathy. | Page 7 (pdf) |
| 462.09 | Disposition of fees. | Page 10 (pdf) |
| 462.11 | Naturopaths to observe regulations. | Page 10 (pdf) |
| 462.13 | Additional powers and duties of the department. | Page 10 (pdf) |
| 462.14 | Grounds for disciplinary action; action by the department. | Page 11 (pdf) |
| 462.16 | Reissue of license. | Page 18 (pdf) |
| 462.17 | Penalty for offenses relating to naturopathy. | Page 18 (pdf) |
| 462.18 | Educational requirements. | Page 19 (pdf) |
| 462.19 | Renewal of license; inactive status. | Page 20 (pdf) |
| 462.2001 | Saving clause. | Page 20 (pdf) |
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