HB 169: Acupuncture
GENERAL BILL by Alvarez, J.
Acupuncture; Revises licensure requirements; provides applicability; exempts certain persons from certain regulations governing practice of acupuncture.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 2/26/2026 House - Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/4/2026)
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 2/26/2026 House - Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/4/2026)
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 10/21/2025 | House |
• Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee • Referred to Health & Human Services Committee • Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/30/2026 | House |
• Added to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee agenda |
| 2/3/2026 | House |
• Favorable by Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee |
| 2/4/2026 | House |
• Reported out of Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee • Now in Health & Human Services Committee |
| 2/16/2026 | House |
• Added to Health & Human Services Committee agenda |
| 2/18/2026 | House |
• Favorable by Health & Human Services Committee • Reported out of Health & Human Services Committee • Bill released to House Calendar • Added to Second Reading Calendar |
| 2/26/2026 | House |
• Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/4/2026) |
