SB 728 VA
Practice of athletic training; adds dry needling to definition.
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Summary
Virginia Senate Bill 728 would expand the definition of the practice of athletic training to include dry needling. The bill would amend the Virginia Code to add dry needling to the scope of services that athletic trainers are permitted to provide.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-2900 of the Code of Virginia, relating to professions and occupations; definition of "practice of athletic training"; dry needling.
Sponsor (1)
- Michael J. Jones Democratic · primary
Action history (6)
- Jan 19, 2026 Presented and ordered printed 26105432D · upper
- Jan 19, 2026 Referred to Committee on Education and Health · upper
- Jan 21, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB728) · upper
- Feb 6, 2026 Assigned Education sub: Health Professions · upper
- Feb 12, 2026 Continued to next session in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N) · upper
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper
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