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Petition Information
Petition Title Amend regulations to permit athletic trainers to use the modality of dry needling
Date Filed 3/3/2025    [Transmittal Sheet]
Petitioner Michael Kotelnicki 
Petitioner's Request

The petitioner requests that the Board amend 18VAC85-120-110 to allow licensed athletic trainers the ability to perform the modality of dry needling following training and screening by a physician. 

 
Agency's Plan

The petition for rulemaking will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations on April 7, 2025. The petition will also be published on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment, which will open on April 7, 2025 and will close on May 7, 2025. The Board will consider the petition and all comments in support or opposition at the next meeting after the close of public comment, currently scheduled for June 26, 2025. The petitioner will be notified of the Board’s decision after that meeting. 

 
Comment Period red dot In Progress!
Began 4/7/2025    Ends 5/7/2025
Currently 303 comments
Virginia Register Announcement Submitted on 3/3/2025
 
The Virginia Register of Regulations
 
Published on: 4/7/2025     Volume: 41  Issue: 17
Agency Decision Pending    

Contact Information
Name / Title: Erin Barrett  / Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
Address: Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, 23233
Email Address: erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov
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