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NY S09223

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Liu

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Licensed acupuncturists in New York must complete 45 hours of continuing education every three-year registration period, with a minimum of 15 hours each year
  • Acceptable courses must be approved by the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM) or a department-recognized successor entity
  • Exemptions apply to newly licensed practitioners during their first registration period, those not engaged in public practice, and those with health issues, military duty, or other good cause
  • A $45 mandatory continuing education fee is required each triennial period to cover administrative and audit costs
  • Licensees who fail to meet requirements may receive a conditional registration for up to one year to complete deficiencies; practicing without proper registration may result in disciplinary action

Legislative Description

Requires acupuncturists registered with the state to complete 45 hours of mandatory continuing education requirements every registration period; specifies acceptable courses of continuing education; provides exceptions.

Last Action

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/17/2026

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