Naturopathic Medicine
Summary
Naturopathic Medicine ; Creates Board of Naturopathic Medicine within DOH; provides for licensure by examination of naturopathic doctors; provides financial responsibility requirements as condition of licensure for naturopathic doctors; provides that patients are responsible for advising treating health care practitioners about any legend drug, nutrient, or natural medicinal substance that naturopathic doctor has prescribed or recommended to patient; provides for licensure by endorsement of naturopathic doctors.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 17, 2025
Last action Mar 11, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was significantly shortened and streamlined, removing detailed provisions regarding board training programs, specific investigative processes, and extensive disciplinary rules. The remaining text focuses on renaming the chapter and establishing the foundational legislative findings and purpose for regulating naturopathic medicine in Florida.
Scope change
The bill's scope was reduced by deleting substantive sections related to board operations, licensure procedures, and enforcement mechanisms, leaving only the initial chapters on naming and legislative intent.
REQUIREMENT
Deleted detailed requirements for board member training programs and probable cause panel procedures.
Deleted sections covering licensure by examination, endorsement, renewal, continuing education, and license reactivation.
ENFORCEMENT
Removed provisions authorizing the Surgeon General to delay licensure and rules regarding sanctions against applicants.
TECHNICAL
Added a formal enactment clause and restructured the bill header from 'HB 223' to 'CS/HB 223'.
DEFINITION
Condensed the summary of the bill's intent, shifting focus to modernizing regulation and distinguishing between naturopathy and naturopathic medicine.
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
23
Key actions
12
Committee
16
Feb 25, 2026
Committee
Bill referred to House Calendar
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Health & Human Services Committee
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable with CS by Health & Human Services Committee
lower
Feb 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Added to Health & Human Services Committee agenda
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Now in Health & Human Services Committee
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Health Care Budget Subcommittee
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable by Health Care Budget Subcommittee
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Added to Health Care Budget Subcommittee agenda
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Now in Health Care Budget Subcommittee
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable by Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Added to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee agenda
lower
Oct 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
lower
Oct 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
lower
Oct 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee
lower
Oct 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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