Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR532: A Resolution recognizing October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania.
Status: Passed both chambers, October 21, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, May 20, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Acupuncture and herbal medicine have a long and rich history as components of a comprehensive traditional medical system that has been used for thousands of years to diagnose and treat illness, prevent disease and improve well-being; and WHEREAS, Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles into a patient's skin to stimulate the body and promote changes in health, often to address back or neck pain; and WHEREAS, The National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine has served since 1982 as the body that certifies qualified practitioners of acupuncture and herbal medicine; and WHEREAS, Millions of Americans have used acupuncture to address health issues; and WHEREAS, This Commonwealth has a variety of practitioners who provide acupuncture, including physicians; and WHEREAS, Practitioners of acupuncture and herbal medicine are dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism and maintain these standards through education, credentialing and personal commitment; and WHEREAS, It is vital that individuals in need of medical services understand the full range of available modalities and seek competent and professional care; and WHEREAS, October 24 has been nationally recognized as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" since 2002; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania; and …
Sponsors
- Patrick Gallagher (D, 173) · primary sponsor
- Jose Giral (D, 180)
- Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
- Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
- Tarik Khan (D, 194)
- Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
- Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
- Kyle Mullins (D, 112)
- Kyle Donahue (D, 113)
- Sean Dougherty (D, 172)
- James Prokopiak (D, 140)
- Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
Latest actions
- : Adopted, Oct. 21, 2026 (201-2)
- : Removed from table, Oct. 20, 2026
- : Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), Sept. 9, 2026
- : Reported as committed, June 17, 2026
- : Referred to HEALTH, May 20, 2026
Votes
- House Floor: HR532, RC 1596 (October 21, 2026): 201 yea, 2 nay, passed
- House Health: Report Bill As Committed (June 17, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: HEALTH
Common questions
- What is HR532?
- HR532 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR532 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR532?
- Passed both chambers as of October 21, 2026. Latest action: Adopted, Oct. 21, 2026 (201-2) (October 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR532?
- Patrick Gallagher (D, 173), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR532?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr532
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