Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 169: Acupuncture
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 169 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on October 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Acupuncture. Primary sponsor: Jose Alvarez (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Acupuncture; Revises licensure requirements; provides applicability; exempts certain persons from certain regulations governing practice of acupuncture.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Johanna López | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Rules
- Received
- Referred to Rules
- In Messages
- Passed; YEAS 111, NAYS 0
- Read 3rd time
- Added to Third Reading Calendar
- Read 2nd time
- Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/4/2026)
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
- Bill released to House Calendar
- Reported out of Health & Human Services Committee
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