S.B. 1565 Summary

• Amends Section 436E-1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to recognize individuals practicing acupuncture as essential health care providers
• Maintains existing requirement that acupuncture practitioners be subject to regulation and control by the state
• Designates acupuncture as a theory and method for treatment of illness, disability, and body invigoration that affects public health, safety, and welfare
• Takes effect upon approval