Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 728: Practice of athletic training; adds dry needling to definition.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 728 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Practice of athletic training; adds dry needling to definition. Primary sponsor: Michael J. Jones. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Continued to next session in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N).
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Professions and occupations; definition of "practice of athletic training"; dry needling. Adds dry needling to the definition of "practice of athletic training," as such term relates to the practice of medicine and other healing arts.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael J. Jones | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
- Assigned Education sub: Health Professions
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB728)
- Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- Presented and ordered printed 26105432D