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ColoradoHB26-10422026 Regular SessionHouse

Dry Needling by Occupational Therapists

Sponsored By: Brandi Bradley (Republican), Lisa Feret (Democratic), Matt Ball (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Professions & Occupations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Colorado occupational therapists can offer dry needling

Beginning September 1, 2027, Colorado occupational therapists can offer dry needling with documented skills and competency. They must complete a course that meets state rules for supervision, education, and clinical training. Each patient must give written informed consent describing potential benefits and risks and stating that the therapist is not an acupuncturist. Colorado's professional licensing director must set rules by June 1, 2027, after seeking input from the Colorado Medical Board. These requirements must be at least equivalent to those for physical therapists. Dry needling performed under these rules is not acupuncture and does not violate the state's ban on unauthorized acupuncture practice.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Brandi Bradley

    Republican • House

  • Lisa Feret

    Democratic • House

  • Matt Ball

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Carlos Barron

    Republican • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Katie Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Garcia Sander

    Republican • House

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Max Brooks

    Republican • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Ryan Gonzalez

    Republican • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Steven Woodrow

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • John Carson

    Republican • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 113 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/17/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1042 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 2/18/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 59 • No: 0

House vote • 2/4/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1042 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    4/2/2026House

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate

    3/26/2026Senate

  3. Sent to the Governor

    3/26/2026House

  4. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    3/25/2026House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/17/2026Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/16/2026Senate

  7. Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    3/11/2026Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services

    2/20/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/18/2026House

  10. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor

    2/17/2026House

  11. House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    2/9/2026House

  12. House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    2/4/2026House

  13. Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services

    1/14/2026House

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