Revision: Feb. 26, 2026, 3:28 p.m.
Rep. Grote, Rock. 24
Rep. Schmidt, Straf. 14
February 17, 2026
2026-0795h
05/09
Amendment to HB 1269
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 2 with the following:
3 Acupuncture. Amend RSA 328-G:9, II(e)(1) to read as follows:
(e)(1) Has earned [a baccalaureate, registered nurse, or physician associate degree from an accredited institution, and has] a current, valid license to practice acupuncture from another state whose requirements are substantially equal to or exceed the requirements of RSA 328-G:9, II; or
4 Definition of NCBAHM. RSA 328-G:2, VII is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
VII. "NCBAHM" means the National Certification Board of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, including its predecessors and successors.
5 Change from NCCAOM to NCBAHM. Amend the following RSA provisions by replacing NCCAOM with NCBAHM: RSA 328-G:9, II and X.
6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2026-0795h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill modifies requirements for acupuncture licensure; adds an acupuncture detoxification specialist to the acupuncture board; and updates the name of the certification commission from the NCCAOM to the NCBAHM.