This bill amends the requirements for acupuncture licensure by updating the definition of "NADA training" to remove the reference to the effective date of July 1, 2017. It also modifies the composition of the acupuncture board by reducing the number of acupuncturists from four to three and adding one certified acupuncture detoxification specialist. Additionally, the bill changes the educational requirements for licensure, allowing applicants to hold a current, valid acupuncture license from another state with comparable requirements instead of needing a specific degree.

Furthermore, the bill repeals and reenacts the definition of the National Certification Board of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM), replacing all instances of the previous certification commission, NCCAOM, with the new name, NCBAHM, in relevant statutes. The changes are set to take effect 60 days after the bill's passage, which is scheduled for August 31, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 328-G:2, 328-G:3, 328-G:9, 328-G:9-a
As Amended by the House: 328-G:2, 328-G:3, 328-G:9
As Amended by the Senate: 328-G:2, 328-G:9
Version adopted by both bodies: 328-G:2, 328-G:9
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 328-G:2, 328-G:9
HB1269 text: 328-G:2, 328-G:3, 328-G:9, 328-G:9-a