Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 106
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONERS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Sarah McBride
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act expands the “practice of occupational therapy” to include dry needling, and sets forth requirements and limitations for licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants pertaining to the practice of dry needling. Dry needling may not be performed without a physician referral, and occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants may not hold themselves out as acupuncturists unless they are licensed acupuncturists.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 22, 2025 · House
Stricken in House - Apr 16, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 3 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits - Apr 3, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House