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House approves acupuncture licensing overhaul after heated debate over licensing board
Summary
The House passed HB57 to clarify acupuncturist qualifications and licensing; an amendment to eliminate the acupuncture licensing board sparked extended debate about professional oversight and competition before the bill passed 65–1.
The Utah House on Jan. 23 approved a bill to revise acupuncturist licensure standards after extended floor debate over whether the state should retain a dedicated acupuncture licensing board.
Representative Aspen Bradshaw, sponsor of HB57, said the bill clarifies definitions, aligns unprofessional-conduct provisions with existing code, and incorporates national certification standards for training and…
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