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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to further define the term “surgery”. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to further define the term "surgery" within Massachusetts state law. It gives the Board of Registration in Medicine the authority to define the practice of surgery, which is limited to physicians licensed by the Board. The bill provides a detailed definition of surgery, including procedures that involve the incision, destruction, or cutting of tissues, as well as the use of various instruments and techniques to alter live human tissue. The bill also clarifies that the scope of practice for other professions licensed under Chapter 112 of the state's General Laws will not be restricted, limited, or expanded by this act.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5038 (on 10/15/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1964 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1964.pdf |
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