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VA SB728
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Jones
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AI Summary
- Amends the definition of "practice of athletic training" in Virginia Code § 54.1-2900 to explicitly include dry needling as an authorized treatment modality
- Licensed athletic trainers would be permitted to perform dry needling while working under the direction of a physician (doctor of medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, podiatry, or dentistry)
- Dry needling would join existing authorized modalities for athletic trainers including heat, light, sound, cold, electricity, exercise, and mechanical devices
- Bill was introduced January 14, 2026 by Senator M. Jones and referred to the Senate Committee on Education and Health
Legislative Description
Practice of athletic training; adds dry needling to definition.
Last Action
Continued to next session in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Education: Health Professions2/6/2026
Education and Health1/19/2026
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