State Legislative Timeline
(Two-Year Session)

  • 2025: Public hearings and initial committee actions (by December 4, 2025)
  • 2026: Secondary committee review and chamber votes (by July 31, 2026)

 

The ASM continues to help push two important bills through the house and senate with the support of our sponsors. The Massachusetts legislature will be considering and voting on these bills.  Both bills are critical to the acupuncture profession, for both practitioners and patients.

Bill #1

An Act Relative to the Practice of Acupuncture

H4548 / H1148 / S834

Summary:  Creates a Commission on Acupuncture and Wellness and expands insurance coverage.

Status: Reported favorably; now in Health Care Financing.

Bill #2

An Act Relative to Safer Treatment

H2415 / SD2964

Summary:  Addresses training and oversight for dry needling/trigger point needling.

Status: Heard by Public Health Committee; awaiting further action.