| 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 | Began 4/7/2025 Ended 5/7/2025 764 comments |
| Virginia Register Announcement |
Submitted on 3/3/2025
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| Agency Decision | Take no action [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Response Date | 6/26/2025 |
| Decision Publication Date | Published on: 7/28/2025 Volume: 41 Issue: 25 |
| Agency Decision Summary |
At its June 26, 2025 meeting, the Board voted to take no action on the petition as dry needling does not fall within the statutory scope of practice of athletic trainers as defined in § 54.1-2900. |
| 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 |
| Telephone: | (804)750-3912 FAX: (804)915-0382 TDD: ()- |