HB1269 (2026) Compare Changes


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1 Definition of NADA Training. Amend RSA 328-G:2, XII to read as follows:

XII. "NADA training" means the standardized auricular acupuncture protocol developed by NADA that is in effect on July 1, 2017.

2 New Subparagraph; Board of Acupuncture Licensing; Members. Amend RSA 328-G:3, I by inserting after subparagraph (b) the following new subparagraph:

(c) One certified acupuncture detoxification specialist, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council.

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 RSA 328-G:2, VII is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: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.

Changed Version

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1 Definition of NADA Training. Amend RSA 328-G:2, XII to read as follows:

XII. "NADA training" means the standardized auricular acupuncture protocol developed by NADA .

2 New Subparagraph; Board of Acupuncture Licensing; Members. Amend RSA 328-G:3, I by inserting after subparagraph (b) the following new subparagraph:

(c) One certified acupuncture detoxification specialist, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council.

3 Acupuncture. Amend RSA 328-G:9, II(e)(1) to read as follows:

(e)(1) Has earned 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 RSA 328-G:2, VII is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: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.