Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HA 1 to HB 165 —

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 11, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill updates terminology and requirements for physician associates and APRNs performing dry needling.

The amendment changes 'physician assistants' to 'physician associates' and allows APRNs to perform dry needling without a physician referral. It also modifies the effective date of the bill.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare providers like APRNs can offer dry needling services more independently.

Summary

This Amendment to House Bill No. 165 changes references from “physician assistants” to “physician associates” in accordance with the changes made by House Bill No. 325 of this General Assembly, and changes references from "certified nurse practitioners" to "APRNs", allowing any APRN to perform dry needing, subject to the requirements of the Act. This Act also removes a requirement for an APRN or physician associate to have a physician referral before performing dry needling on a patient, as neither of these license types require referrals and both are able to write referrals for services. This Amendment also changes the effective date from 6 months after enactment to 12 months or upon notice in the Register of Regulations that regulations implementing the Act have been adopted, whichever is earlier.

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Action History

  1. Passed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (61)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HA 1 to HB 165 do?
This Amendment to House Bill No. 165 changes references from “physician assistants” to “physician associates” in accordance with the changes made by House Bill No. 325 of this General Assembly, and changes references from "certified nurse practitioners" to "APRNs", allowing any APRN to perform dry needing, subject to the requirements of the Act. This Act also removes a requirement for an APRN or physician associate to have a physician referral before performing dry needling on a patient, as neither of these license types require referrals and both are able to write referrals for services. This Amendment also changes the effective date from 6 months after enactment to 12 months or upon notice in the Register of Regulations that regulations implementing the Act have been adopted, whichever is earlier.
Who sponsors HA 1 to HB 165?
HA 1 to HB 165 is sponsored by Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic).
What is the current status of HA 1 to HB 165?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 11, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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