// STATE LEGISLATION TRACKER
Florida SB 542: Naturopathy
โ๏ธ NEUTRAL for peptide users
๐ค NONE user impact
๐ Status: Failed
- State
- Florida
- Bill
- SB 542
- Session
- 2026
- Filed
- 2025-11-18
- Read the bill
- OpenStates โ
- Last reviewed
- 2026-10-02
Plain-English Summary
SB542 would have reestablished and regulated naturopath licensing in Florida through a new Board of Naturopathy. For peptide users, its relevance is limited: it does not appear to address compounded peptides, FDA 503A/503B compounding, telehealth, NP scope, or prescription monitoring, and it died in committee.
Key Points
- No direct change to peptide access because the bill failed
- Would have created a regulated path for Florida naturopaths
- Does not appear to expand NP or telehealth peptide prescribing
- Does not address 503A or 503B peptide compounding
- Controlled substances were listed outside naturopath scope
What to Watch For
Note
Similar naturopath licensing bills could return in later Florida sessions.
Opportunity
A future version could expand regulated clinician options for patients using integrative care.
Concern
If revived, scope limits could still leave most prescription peptides outside naturopath authority.
Where the Bill Stands
The bill died in the Senate Health Policy Committee on March 13, 2026, so it did not become law.
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