Bill Sponsor
Virginia House Bill 1278
Session 2024
Auricular acupuncture; use of the five needle protocol.
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Apr 5, 2024
First Action
Jan 10, 2024
Latest Action
Apr 5, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1278
State
Virginia
Session
2024
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Primary
Democrat
Cosponsor
House Votes (3)
Senate Votes (3)
Motion Text
VOTE: Passage (97-Y 3-N)
House Roll Call Votes
Summary
Auricular acupuncture; use of the five needle protocol. Allows any person to engage in the five needle auricular acupuncture protocol (5NP), a standardized protocol wherein up to five needles are inserted into the external human ear to provide relief from the effects of behavioral health conditions, provided that such person (i) has appropriate training in the 5NP through the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, the People's Organization of Community Acupuncture, or other equivalent certifying body; (ii) does not indicate or imply that he is an acupuncturist; and (iii) does not indicate or imply that his practice of the 5NP is regulated by the Commonwealth. Treatment utilizing the 5NP pursuant to this bill is limited to the insertion of disposable, sterile acupuncture needles into the external ear. Auricular acupuncture; use of the five needle protocol. Allows any person to engage in the five needle auricular acupuncture protocol (5NP), a standardized protocol wherein up to five needles are inserted into the external human ear to provide relief from the effects of behavioral health conditions, provided that such person (i) has appropriate training in the 5NP, including training established by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association or equivalent certifying body; (ii) does not use any letters, words, or insignia indicating or implying that he is an acupuncturist; and (iii) makes no statement implying that his practice of the 5NP is licensed, certified, or otherwise overseen by the Commonwealth. Treatment utilizing the 5NP pursuant to this bill is strictly limited to the insertion of disposable, sterile acupuncture needles into the ear and only in compliance with the 5NP.
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Record Created
Jan 11, 2024 9:18:25 PM
Record Updated
Apr 25, 2024 12:04:40 AM