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MA H1997

MA H1997
Enhancing podiatric profession's registration and oversight


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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

Relative to the board of registration in podiatry within the board of registration in medicine. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance the registration and oversight of the podiatric profession in Massachusetts. It establishes a Board of Registration in Podiatry within the Board of Registration in Medicine, consisting of five members, three of whom must have at least seven years of practice in podiatry in the Commonwealth. The bill also grants the Board of Registration in Medicine the authority to review and approve rules and regulations proposed by the Podiatry Board, and requires the Podiatry Board to promulgate regulations jointly with the Board of Registration in Medicine to ensure that podiatrists are subject to requirements commensurate to those that physicians are subject to, such as those related to professional conduct, discipline, and public dissemination of information.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4449 (on 02/24/2020)

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