The bill amends Florida Statutes to expand the scope of practice for chiropractic physicians, allowing them to order, store, possess, prescribe, and administer natural origin articles like vitamins and minerals under certain conditions. It also enables pharmacists to fill prescriptions from chiropractic physicians who have completed a board-approved training course. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for all continuing education for chiropractic physicians to be conducted in a classroom setting and prohibits the Board of Chiropractic Medicine from limiting the number of continuing education hours that can be completed through distance learning. The updates aim to modernize chiropractic practice, enhance educational requirements, and improve patient access to care.

In relation to motor vehicle liability insurance, the bill establishes reimbursement caps for medical services based on whether an injured person is determined to have an emergency medical condition, with a maximum of $10,000 for those who do and $2,500 for those who do not. It specifies that medical benefits do not cover massage therapy or acupuncture unless practitioners have additional qualifications. The Financial Services Commission is tasked with creating rules for documentation to confirm eligibility for reimbursement, and insurers are restricted from requiring excessive property damage liability insurance in conjunction with personal injury protection. Non-compliance with these provisions is deemed an unfair business practice, subjecting insurers to penalties, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 564 Filed: 460.403, 460.408, 460.413, 460.4165, 627.736