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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to ensure timely physician licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure timely physician licensure in Massachusetts. It amends the state's general laws to require the Board of Registration in Medicine to implement administrative procedures to review and process applications for physician registration within 90 days of submission. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Board issue a temporary registration to a physician if it fails to make a determination on the physician's renewal application within 90 days, allowing the physician to complete the credentialing and privileging process at the hospital where they are or will be employed.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (6)
Jo Comerford (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 07/23/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S153 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S153.pdf |
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