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Sen. Still’s dry-needling bill wins committee "do pass" after debate on training and advertising
Summary
The Senate Services Committee advanced LC520991S, a measure that defines dry needling, limits truth-in-advertising claims by nonacupuncturists and sets a 50-hour minimum training requirement for occupational therapists; the committee gave a voice "do pass" recommendation and the motion was seconded by Sen. Orrock.
The Senate Services Committee voted to advance LC520991S, a bill from Sen. Still that polices how dry needling is defined and marketed and sets minimum training for nonacupuncturists who provide the therapy. The committee took a voice "do pass" recommendation after a brief presentation and questions.
Sen. Still, the bill sponsor, said the substitute clarifies the distinction between traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture and dry needling performed by physical and occupational therapists. "Traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture is really focused on chi points, putting in, inserting needles, leaving needles in to perform different levels of therapies," he said, adding that when therapists…
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