This bill provides requirements for dry needling by a physical therapist or an occupational therapist.
This bill:
- moves the registration requirement for a physical therapist using dry needling from an exception to unlawful and unprofessional conduct to a requirement for licensing;
- expands the definition of both physical therapy and occupational therapy to include dry needling;
- clarifies that no referral is needed for physical therapy or occupational therapy;
- creates a registration requirement for an occupational therapist to engage in dry needling;
- allows occupational therapists to assist with mental wellness; and
- makes technical changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced:
Enrolled:
Amended 2/18/2025 15:02:855:
Substitute #1: