Legislative Committee

Florida is a special place for Acupuncture and Asian Medicine.

Please help us keep it that way!

March 2023
Florida is trying to eliminate Acupuncturists’ professional titles that include the words “physician” and “doctor” - Acupuncture Physician and Doctor of Oriental Medicine.

Take Action Now! Help prevent these titles from being LOST forever!

Could go into effect on July 1, 2023!

SB 230 and HB 583 will ban the use of the titles: Acupuncture Physician and Doctor of Oriental Medicine

View News Briefing from the FSOMA Legislative Committee on these bills and how it will impact Florida Licensed Acupuncturists:
Watch Recording Here
Link to PowerPoint

Listen to this brief podcast for a summary of the issue with these 2 bills, and why you need to take action now.

You, Your Office, and Your Patients Can Help Prevent This!

How To Take Action:

Templates for Talking Points

Step 1: Find your Local House Representative HERE (use Tallahassee Office)

Also, contact:

Rep. Charles Clemons, Sr. (Chair Healthcare Sub) Click Here
Rep. Dr. Ralph Massullo (HB 583 Sponsor) Click Here

Tell them: House Bill 583 needs to include an amendment for Acupuncture Physicians

Remember we are asking for their help and support.

Stay Calm. Be Polite.

Step 2: Find Your Senator HERE (use Tallahassee Office) * Update: SB230 passed on March 15 *

Also, contact:

Sen. Kathleen Passidomo (Sen. President) Click Here
Sen. Gayle Harrell (SB 230 – Sponsor) Click Here

Tell them: Senate Bill 230 needs to include an amendment for Acupuncture Physicians

* Update: SB230 passed on March 15 *

Remember we are asking for their help and support.

Stay Calm. Be Polite.

Step 3: After you have taken action, let us know, send us a text to 941-404-3484

Text: Your name and #SaveAcupuncturePhysicianTitle
Share a post on Facebook or your favorite social media platform:

#SaveAcupuncturePhysicianTitle - I talked with Representative (or Senator) _________ today about how bill 230 needs to include an amendment for Acupuncture Physicians.