Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 165: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DRY NEEDLING.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 165 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on May 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DRY NEEDLING. Primary sponsor: Kerri Harris (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 31, 2026): Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act authorizes physician assistants, occupational therapists, and nurse practitioners to practice dry needling. This Act sets forth requirements and limitations pertaining to the practice of dry needling. Dry needling may not be performed without a physician referral, and physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and occupational therapists may not hold themselves out as acupuncturists unless they are licensed acupuncturists.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerri Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Nicole Poore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Kendra Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Larry Lambert | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Marie Pinkney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 5 Favorable
- Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
- Amendment HA 2 to HB 165 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 165 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 11 On Its Merits
- Amendment HA 2 to HB 165 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 165 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House