Legislation - SB0370

Defining "manual therapies" as it relates to the practice of acupuncture; requiring the State Acupuncture Board to make available proof of renewal, rather than issuing a renewal certificate; prohibiting a person from employing an individual to practice acupuncture without a license or aiding or abetting the unauthorized practice of acupuncture; and providing that a person who violates the Act, for a first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment of up to 1 year or both.

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Original:: Finance

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Cross-filed with: HB0374

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/27/2026 Legislative Date 1/27/2026 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - State Acupuncture Board - Revisions Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/27/2026 Legislative Date 1/27/2026 Action Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/27/2026	1/27/2026	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - State Acupuncture Board - Revisions
Senate	1/27/2026	1/27/2026	Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

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