FloridaChiropractic physicians must account for patients’ money and property
Starting July 1, 2026, chiropractic physicians must keep records of patients’ money and property, use entrusted funds for their stated purpose, and return what patients are entitled to receive.
What it does
Chiropractic physicians must use entrusted money for its stated purpose, keep records, account to patients, and return property patients are entitled to receive. Patient funds generally go into a separate, identifiable bank account, with limited exceptions.
Argument forPatients could better track money entrusted to a physician because the physician must keep records, explain how it was handled, and return what patients are entitled to receive.
Argument againstKeeping records, preparing accounts, and promptly returning property could take physicians time when patients ask for their money or belongings.
More detail
The law sets rules for holding, tracking, and returning patients’ money and property. These rules cover patients’ money and property that comes into a chiropractic physician’s hands, including advances for examination or treatment costs. Failing to preserve the identity of funds or property worth more than $501 is listed as a ground for discipline. Money or property entrusted for a specific purpose must be used only for that purpose. A physician may keep property subject to a valid lien and may receive agreed fees from treatment proceeds. If a patient disputes the physician’s share of mixed funds, that share must stay in the account until the dispute is resolved. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 22Chapter No. 2026-81Latest
- May 21Approved by Governor Ron DeSantisBecame Law
- May 6Signed by Officers and presented to GovernorTo Governor
- Mar 17Ordered enrolledMinor
- Mar 11Passed; YEAS 113, NAYS 0Passed House
- Vote recorded Passage, Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 11Read 3rd timeMinor
- Mar 11Added to Third Reading Calendar
- Mar 11Read 2nd timeMinor
- Mar 101st Reading (Original Filed Version)Minor
- Mar 10Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/11/2026)
- Mar 10Bill referred to House Calendar
- Feb 19In Messages
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 19Immediately certified
- Feb 19Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0Passed Senate
- Feb 19Read 3rd timeMinor
- Feb 19Read 2nd timeMinor
- Feb 18Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/19/26
- Feb 18Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- Feb 17Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 24 NAYS 0Minor
- Vote recorded Favorable. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 12On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/17/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
- Jan 27Now in Rules
- Vote recorded Favorable. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 27Favorable by Judiciary; YEAS 10 NAYS 0Minor
- Jan 22On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 01/27/26, 1:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
- Jan 21Now in Judiciary
- Jan 20Favorable by Health Policy; YEAS 10 NAYS 0Minor
- Vote recorded Favorable. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 15On Committee agenda-- Health Policy, 01/20/26, 3:30 pm, 412 Knott Building
- Jan 13IntroducedMinor
- 2025
- Nov 3Referred to Health Policy; Judiciary; RulesMinor
- Oct 14FiledIntroduced
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