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SB 1092FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026passed_both
Passed

New Rules for Podiatrists Using Cellular and Tissue Products

Original title: Podiatric Medicine

June 12, 2026

HealthcarePodiatryMedical RegulationProfessional Licensing

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently passed_both. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Signed.

Last action
Ordered enrolledMar 17, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

Patients receiving foot care may now be offered medical procedures using non-FDA-approved , provided they sign a specific consent form acknowledging the treatment.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Podiatric physicians

They are subject to new continuing education requirements and must follow new protocols for patient consent and product usage.

Patients of podiatric physicians

They will be asked to sign consent forms for procedures involving non-FDA-approved cellular or tissue-based products.

What changed

Current stage: passed_both.

What's next

Signed.

Summary

This bill changes requirements for podiatrists and allows them to use certain that have not been approved by the FDA under specific conditions. It also mandates that podiatrists obtain written patient consent before using these products.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my podiatrist use products not approved by the FDA?
Yes, under this bill, podiatrists are authorized to use certain not approved by the FDA, provided they meet specific requirements and obtain your signed consent.
What must a podiatrist do before using these products on me?
They must obtain a signed consent form from you or your legal representative before performing the procedure.

Why It Matters

Patients receiving foot care may now be offered medical procedures using non-FDA-approved , provided they sign a specific consent form acknowledging the treatment.

News Coverage

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Voting Record

Motion succeededlower3/10/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Passage, Third Reading

Total

117

Yes

112

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

5

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper2/26/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Third Reading

Total

39

Yes

35

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

2

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper2/24/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

23

Yes

23

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper2/18/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Total

9

Yes

9

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper2/11/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Total

11

Yes

11

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Regulatory Flexibility for Podiatrists

The bill shifts regulatory authority by allowing the use of non-FDA-approved products, placing a higher emphasis on informed patient consent as a safeguard.

United States Food and Drug Administration

Connected Entities

organizationUnited States Food and Drug AdministrationMap →
organizationFlorida LegislatureMap →
organizationBoard of Podiatric MedicineMap →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

0–100
  • Significance60
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy45
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz20
    Current news / social attention level

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