Legislative Campaign
March 2025 – FSOMA has filed a BILL to strengthen the FL Acupuncture Practice Act.Â
To learn how you can help click here.
Florida Acupuncturists have an incredible Practice Act.
You can help us keep it that way!
Not all States provide acupuncturists the same opportunities to thrive and practice, but here in Florida the scene is sunnier than elsewhere.
Florida Acupuncturists are granted direct access to patient care. Meaning no MD referral is needed, unless required by an insurance plan. Other states, like TX, IL and VA require an MD diagnosis or referral for access to an Acupuncturist’s care.
Florida Acupuncturists are not prohibited from performing acupuncture injection therapies, like in AK, CA, DC, IA, MN, NJ, NC, and WY.
Florida Acupuncturists are not prohibited from using non-ionizing laser stimulation for acupuncture care, as seen in KS and KY.
In Florida, Acupuncture services are known to be safe and effective, so affordable professional liability limits are set at 10k/30k, unlike GA – 100k/300k, ND – 250k/500k, and PA – 500k/1,000,000. – ouch…
Florida remains a welcoming and desirable place to build a practice and is among states with the least red-tape, licensing costs, and other barriers to access and care.
Even with all these positives – there is always room for improvement.
News 3/7/25
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 the first time in 25 years. In the FL House, Rep. Jose Alvarez from District 46 – Kissimmee and in the FL Senate, Sen Tom Wright from District 8 – Port Orange are our Acupuncture Champions in Tallahassee this year. To review the language in the bill – click here HB 803
Best in Health,
David Bibbey, L.Ac.
FSOMA, President Emeritus
Chair Legislative Committee
2. CONTRIBUTE TODAY
For over 30 years FSOMA has been the non-profit professional association leading the Acupuncture practitioner community in Florida. We are comprised of 10 volunteers elected by the membership to a Board of Directors and have 2 paid staff. All of us are acupuncturists and care deeply for this profession.
Are you a technician? ORÂ Are you an acupuncture physician?Â
FSOMA’s 2024-2025 legislative goal is to update the Acupuncture Practice Act (FS 457).  This has not been done since 1999, and now is needed to strengthen and advance current Florida acupuncture practice.  The Association relies on continued financial and advocacy support from the membership, patients, and every stakeholder to help us meet this goal. Â
3. National Campaign for Inclusion in Social Security Act.
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Do this today, its really easy.
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“Acupuncture” (Acupuncturists)
“Student” (Acupuncture Students)
“Acupuncture Patient” (Patients)
“Acupuncture Senior” (Senior Patient)
“Acupuncture Ally” (General Supporters)
H.R. 3133, the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act 2023
The Medicare Fact Sheet and Benefits of Medicare Provider Status for Acupuncturists are great resources to answer many common questions.
Town Hall: Supporting HR3133 – The Acupuncture for our Seniors Act in 2024.
Take action today, it’s important for the future of our profession.Â
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Joining your state association supports local, state, and national efforts to present the profession as subject matter experts of acupuncture while improving standards of education, practice, doctorate programs, continuing education, credentialing, and privileging.