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MA H1964

MA H1964
Relative to defining surgery


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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