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ColoradoHB26-10422026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

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.

Occupational therapists can do dry needling

Starting September 1, 2027, Colorado occupational therapists may perform dry needling. They must have documented skill and complete a dry needling course that meets state rules. They must get your written consent. It must explain benefits and risks and say they are not an acupuncturist. By June 1, 2027, the state sets training and supervision rules. These rules must be at least as strong as standards for physical therapists, after input from the Medical Board. When done under these rules, dry needling by an occupational therapist is not treated as acupuncture.

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

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Rep. L. Garcia Sander

    Affiliation unavailable

  • 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

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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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