A 4706 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to modernizing the chiropractic scope of practice; repealer

This New York bill (A 4706) modernizes chiropractic practice by expanding what licensed chiropractors can legally do. It specifically allows chiropractors to perform diagnostic clinical lab tests related to neuromuscular health, provide nutritional counseling, and dispense approved supplements like vitamins and minerals - activities previously restricted. The bill also clarifies that chiropractors may use X-rays, physical therapies, and certain non-invasive treatments while maintaining clear limits: they cannot prescribe drugs, treat infectious diseases, perform surgery, or use ionizing radiation beyond diagnostic X-rays. This directly affects licensed chiropractors and their patients in New York, updating their scope to include modern wellness and diagnostic practices within existing legal boundaries.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Jun 4, 2026
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What changed between versions

A4706B A4706C · 1 edit
MINOR
The bill was amended to add a new sponsor and update the legislative history to reflect committee actions. The substantive text of the chiropractic scope of practice remains unchanged, with no modifications to definitions, permitted procedures, or restrictions on practice.
Scope change
None; the bill's scope and applicability remain the same.
TECHNICAL

Added Assembly Member Simpson as a co-sponsor and updated the legislative history to record the bill's recommitment to the Committee on Higher Education.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
6
Committee
5
Amendments
6
Jun 4, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 28, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 19, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
lower
May 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4706C
lower
May 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Jun 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4706B
lower
Jun 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4706A
lower
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors