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HB 165 Passed First Chamber

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DRY NEEDLING.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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This Act authorizes physician assistants, occupational therapists, and nurse practitioners to practice dry needling. This Act sets forth requirements and limitations pertaining to the practice of dry needling. Dry needling may not be performed without a physician referral, and physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and occupational therapists may not hold themselves out as acupuncturists unless they are licensed acupuncturists.

Chamber
House
Introduced
May 15, 2025
Last action
Jun 23, 2026 — Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Sponsor
Marie Pinkney D
Session
153
Momentum
65 · High