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WA SB6038

WA SB6038
Concerning acupuncture and Eastern medicine.


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Introduced
01/13/2020
In Committee
02/25/2020
Crossed Over
02/05/2020
Passed
03/10/2020
Dead
Vetoed
03/25/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to acupuncture and Eastern medicine; and amending1RCW 18.06.010 and 18.06.230.2

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law on acupuncture and Eastern medicine in Washington state. It expands the definition of "acupuncture and Eastern medicine" to include a broader range of traditional and modern therapeutic treatments, such as the use of presterilized needles, electrical stimulation, cupping, and point injection therapy. The bill also establishes new education and training requirements for acupuncturists or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioners who want to provide point injection therapy, including the administration of local anesthetics, epinephrine, and oxygen. The Department of Health is directed to adopt rules to implement these new requirements by July 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Governor vetoed. (on 03/25/2020)

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