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SB 1524FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed Changes to Chiropractic Medicine Practice

Original title: Practice of Chiropractic Medicine

March 13, 2026

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What this does

The bill would have altered the medical services available at chiropractic offices and changed the legal authority of chiropractors to manage emergency allergic reactions and nutritional therapies.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Chiropractic physicians

The bill would have expanded their scope of practice and established new certification requirements for specific medical procedures.

Licensed pharmacists

The bill would have authorized them to fill and dispense prescriptions written by certified chiropractic physicians.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would have expanded the scope of practice for chiropractic physicians to include prescribing and administering certain vitamins, supplements, and emergency epinephrine. It also would have required chiropractors to complete a 36-hour certification program to perform these injections and allowed pharmacists to fill these specific prescriptions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Would this bill have allowed chiropractors to perform surgery?
No, the bill maintained the existing prohibition against chiropractors performing surgery or practicing obstetrics.
What training would a chiropractor need to provide these new services?
They would have been required to complete at least 36 hours of and laboratory training and pass an examination administered by the department in collaboration with the board.

Why It Matters

The bill would have altered the medical services available at chiropractic offices and changed the legal authority of chiropractors to manage emergency allergic reactions and nutritional therapies.

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Scope of Practice Expansion

The bill represents a legislative attempt to bridge the gap between chiropractic care and minor emergency/nutritional medical intervention.

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Sources

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  • Controversy40
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