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Fingerprinting Requirement for Next AP License Renewal
Reminder: Florida has a new legal requirement for healthcare practitioners to complete a fingerprinting & background-screening process that applies to every acupuncturi...
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Town Hall Legislative Update
If you missed the Town Hall on Wednesday night you can view it on YouTube
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FSOMA Legislative Town Hall
June 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT Our bill passed the Florida House, unfortunately we did not get heard in the Senate. Hear about what happened and what we have planned ...
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Support for Whole Person Health Research and NCCIH
Dear SAR Members and SAR Audience, As many of you are aware, the current U.S. President’s proposed FY26 budget does not currently include funding for the National Center fo...
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Mission Critical: Acupuncture Bill Summer 2025
Hello Acupuncture Community June, July, and Aug 2025 will be key months for FSOMA fundraising and for members to meet with their local legislators. Keeping the Acupuncture...
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2025 ASA Conference
2025 ASA Conference May 2025 — Washington, DCP FSOMA was proud to attend the 2025 American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) Conference held in Washington, DC. Representing F...
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The MOBILE Act in Florida Eases Licensing for Transfers from Other States
The MOBILE Act in Florida was effective on July 1, 2024. This legislation, Senate Bill 1600, created a universal process for licensure by endorsement for health care profes...
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Legislative Update – March 2025
FSOMA is excited to share great news!! Two really motivated legislators have stepped up to sponsor the 2025 Acupuncture Bill, which updates the Chapter 457 Practice Act for...
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FSOMA is in our second year of attempting to get the update to Chapter 457
FSOMA is in its second year of attempting to get the update to Chapter 457 (the statute governing us) passed. This is not a “one and done project”, but a [&hell...
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Acupuncture Bill Moves Forward
Update as of 4/16/25 Florida Acupuncture bill HB 803 was reported favorable and the House Health and Human Services Committee yesterday with the vote 22-0. This was another...
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FSOMA’s 2025 Acupuncture Bill Clears First Hurdle in Legislature
TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida State Oriental Medicine Association’s (FSOMA) 2025 Acupuncture Bill has taken a significant step forward, passing its first committee in the S...
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Political Activism and Civic Involvement: Legislative Breakfast in Clearwater, FL
Political Activism and Civic involvement has been a part of my Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine practice since getting my Florida licence in 1996. I was encouraged by my ...
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Cost of Putting Forth Legislation
FSOMA is in our second year of attempting to get the update to Chapter 457 (the statute governing us) passed. This is not a “one and done project”, but a multi-...
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FSOMA Attends ASA Conference and Fly In
The American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) held their annual conference in Washington DC April 5-8. The meeting began with a national council meeting with representative...
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New Massage Establishment Law will Affect APs who have LMTs in Their Office
Florida’s New Massage Establishment Law (click link above for FULL TEXT HB 197) Effective: July 1, 2024 House Bill 197 on Massage Establishments was signed by Governo...
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Governor Ron DeSantis Vetoed SB 230.
Click here for is his official statement
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Florida Saves Acupuncture Physician Title
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! FLORIDA SAVES ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN TITLE When previous bills intended to restrict the use of the words “physician” or “doctor” in professional titles...
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Talking Points for Governor
SB 230 Next Steps: SB 230 is currently with the State House of Representatives Managers waiting to be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office for his signature. This is the fina...
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