The bill amends section 460.413 of the Florida Statutes, specifically regarding the management of patient funds held in trust by chiropractic physicians. It removes the previous limitation on the amount of patient funds that a chiropractic physician could hold in trust for specific purposes, which was capped at $1,500. This change allows chiropractic physicians to hold any amount of patient funds in trust without the previous restriction, while still requiring that these funds be used solely for the intended purpose.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions that protect patient funds from being used to offset the chiropractic physician's fees and mandates that all patient funds, except for advances for costs and expenses, be deposited into identifiable bank accounts. It also emphasizes the importance of record-keeping and accountability, requiring chiropractic physicians to maintain complete records of all patient funds and to promptly return any funds or properties to patients upon request. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 259 Filed: 460.413