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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Professions and occupations; definition of "practice of athletic training"; dry needling. Adds dry needling to the definition of "practice of athletic training," as such term relates to the practice of medicine and other healing arts, and directs the Board of Medicine to adopt regulations requiring training and certification for the practice of dry needling by athletic trainers.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of the "practice of athletic training" within Virginia law to explicitly include "dry needling," which is a therapeutic technique involving the insertion of fine needles into specific points in muscles to relieve pain and improve function. This change is intended to clarify and expand the scope of services that athletic trainers can provide, particularly in the context of treating injuries and conditions related to athletic or recreational activities, as well as similar occupational injuries. The bill also mandates that the Board of Medicine (the Board) will update its regulations to implement this change, requiring athletic trainers to undergo specific training and obtain certification for practicing dry needling, with an exemption for the initial adoption of these regulations from standard administrative procedures.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education and Health (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB841 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB841) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169084.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB841/text/HB841E |
| Health and Human Services Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB841/text/HB841AH1 |
| Health Professions Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB841/text/HB841AHC2 |
| Health and Human Services Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB841/text/HB841AHC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB841) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1089470.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB841/text/HB841 |
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