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Utah's current acupuncturist licensing law requires applicants to hold national certification in acupuncture. If passed, this bill would add a second pathway to licensure: applicants could instead qualify by completing an acupuncture curriculum of at least 850 hours covering point location, needle technique, relevant medical theory, human anatomy and physiology, ethics, boundaries, draping, and consent, plus at least 500 hours of supervised training under standards set by the licensing division. The bill would also create a temporary license, valid for up to six months, for applicants who have finished the required coursework but are still completing their supervised training hours, allowing them to practice acupuncture under the direct supervision of a licensed acupuncturist in the meantime. The bill would take effect November 1, 2026.