New MexicoPhysicians would be allowed to perform ear acupuncture within license limits
Physicians would be allowed to offer acupuncture on the ear without a separate acupuncture license, but only within the limits of their medical licenses.
What it does
Physicians licensed under New Mexico’s Medical Practice Act would be allowed to perform acupuncture on the ear when it fits the care their medical license permits.
Argument forPatients could receive ear acupuncture from their physician when that treatment falls within the care the physician’s medical license allows.
Argument againstThe physician exception could allow ear acupuncture without the specific training checks required for certified detoxification specialists.
More detail
Physicians would be allowed to perform acupuncture on the ear without a separate license as a doctor of oriental medicine. This permission would cover physicians licensed under New Mexico’s Medical Practice Act. The treatment would have to fit within the care the physician’s medical license allows.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 24action postponed indefinitelyLatest
- Feb 3Sent to Senate Committees' Committee & Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee & Senate Judiciary CommitteeIntroduced
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