New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 1269 — relative to qualifications to practice acupuncture.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 223; eff. 8/31/2026

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 10, 2026.

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High chance

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Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill changes qualifications for practicing acupuncture.

This legislation modifies the requirements needed to practice acupuncture. It outlines new standards that practitioners must meet.

Summary

relative to qualifications to practice acupuncture.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

22 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 1269 includes a few significant changes. First, it removes the outdated date reference for "NADA training," making the definition more current. Second, the number of acupuncturists on the Board has been reduced from four to three, which could streamline decision-making. Additionally, it updates the certification requirements by allowing practitioners with a valid out-of-state license to qualify for practice, which could make it easier for skilled acupuncturists to enter the state. These amendments aim to modernize the practice and improve access to certified acupuncture services.

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1 Definition of NADA Training.
223:1 Definition of NADA Training.
2 Acupuncture;
223:2 Acupuncture;
3 Acupuncture.
223:3 Acupuncture.
or 4 Definition of NCBAHM.
or 223:4 Definition of NCBAHM.
5 Change from NCCAOM to NCBAHM.
223:5 Change from NCCAOM to NCBAHM.
6 Effective Date.
223:6 Effective Date.
Approved:
July 02, 2026 Effective Date:
August 31, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 223; eff. 8/31/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  4. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1651s (Rep. Layon): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 11

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1651s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  6. Committee Amendment # 2026-1651s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1651s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

  8. Hearing: 04/01/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am; SC 12

  9. Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 7

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0795h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 41

  11. Amendment # 2026-0795h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 41

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0795h 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 10 P. 19

  13. Executive Session: 02/18/2026 01:30 pm GP 153

  14. Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 01:30 pm GP 153

  15. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 13

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 413 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (413)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1269 do?
relative to qualifications to practice acupuncture.
Who sponsors HB 1269?
HB 1269 is sponsored by Mark Warden (Republican) and Peter Schmidt (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1269?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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