S 2973 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Expands services that licensed acupuncturists may provide.

This bill expands the scope of practice for licensed acupuncturists in New Jersey. It allows them to order specific diagnostic tests (like X-rays, lab tests, and MRI scans), prescribe certain health products (including homeopathic medicine, saline, vitamins, and herbal extracts via needles), and administer injection and intravenous therapies with additional certification. To qualify, practitioners must complete specific training (8 hours in diagnostics, 60 hours in injections, 40 hours in IV therapy) and pass certification exams. The changes apply to new licensees and renewals starting 10 months after the bill's effective date.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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Raj Mukherji
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