Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB728 — Practice of athletic training; adds dry needling to definition.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill adds dry needling to the practice of athletic training.

This legislation expands the definition of athletic training to include dry needling. This change allows athletic trainers to use this technique as part of their practice.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are an athletic trainer, this means you can now legally use dry needling as part of your treatment options.

Summary

Practice of athletic training; adds dry needling to definition.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)

  2. S Assigned Education sub: Health Professions

  3. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB728)

  4. S Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  5. S Presented and ordered printed 26105432D

Sponsors

  • Jones · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Jones

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Continued to next session in Education and Health

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

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Subjects

healthcare labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB728 do?
Practice of athletic training; adds dry needling to definition.
Who sponsors SB728?
SB728 is sponsored by Jones.
What is the current status of SB728?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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