Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1042: Dry Needling by Occupational Therapists
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1042 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Dry Needling by Occupational Therapists. Primary sponsor: Matt Ball (Democratic), Lisa Feret (Democratic), Brandi Bradley (Republican). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Governor Signed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The act authorizes an occupational therapist to perform dry needling on and after September 1, 2027, if the occupational therapist:Has the knowledge, skill, ability, and documented competency to perform the act;Has successfully completed a dry needling course of study that meets supervisorial, educational, and clinical prerequisites to be established by rule; andObtains a written informed consent from each patient for dry needling, including information concerning the potential benefits and risks of dry needling and a statement that the occupational therapist performing dry needling is not an acupuncturist. The act requires the director of the division of professions and occupations within the department of regulatory agencies to adopt rules to implement the authorization for an occupational therapist to perform dry needling. At a minimum, the rules must establish requirements for dry needling performed by an occupational therapist that are equivalent to the requirements in rules adopted by the state physical therapy board for dry needling performed by a physical therapist.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Ball | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Lisa Feret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Brandi Bradley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Carlos Barron | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Max Brooks | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| John Carson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Chad Clifford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Monica Duran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Lori Goldstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Ryan Gonzalez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Sheila Lieder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Kenny Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| M. Rutinel | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lori Garcia Sander | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Katie Stewart | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Tammy Story | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Mike Weissman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Steven Woodrow | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor Signed
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed by the Speaker of the House
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
- House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor
- House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
- House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
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