State Government / Delaware / Legislation / HB 165
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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.
Latest development · Aug 31, 2026
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Sarah McBride
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Signed by Governor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 5 Favorable
Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
Amendment HA 2 to HB 165 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
Amendment HA 1 to HB 165 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 11 On Its Merits
Amendment HA 2 to HB 165 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Amendment HA 1 to HB 165 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
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