Bill > S1355

This bill aims to regulate the practice of "dry needling", "trigger point acupuncture", or "intramuscular therapy" in Massachusetts. It defines these terms as advanced needling techniques used to treat myofascial pain, and sets out specific requirements for healthcare professionals to be able to perform these treatments, including minimum education and training, certifications, and reporting of adverse events. The bill also requires healthcare professionals practicing these techniques to obtain patient consent and maintain appropriate malpractice insurance coverage. The Department of Public Health is tasked with establishing competency standards and additional rules and regulations for the implementation of these requirements.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1355