UT HB0202

Creates an alternate pathway for acupuncturist licensure allowing applicants to complete an 850-hour acupuncture curriculum (covering point location, needle technique, medical theory, anatomy, ethics, and consent) plus 500 hours of supervised training, instead of obtaining national certification from the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.

Establishes a temporary license valid for up to six months for applicants who have completed the educational requirements but are still completing their 500 hours of supervised training.

Temporary license holders must practice under the direct supervision of a fully licensed acupuncturist.

Amends Utah Code Section 58-72-302 and enacts new Section 58-72-302.5.

Effective date: November 1, 2026.