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MA S1231

Relative to modernizing the regulation of clinical laboratories


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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 relative to modernizing the regulation of clinical laboratories. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill modernizes the regulation of clinical laboratories in Massachusetts. It introduces a new definition for "CLIA-Waived Test," which refers to tests that the federal government has determined to be low-risk and eligible for a waiver from certain regulatory requirements. The bill also removes the existing definitions for "Complex Laboratory Test" and "Simple Laboratory Test," and updates the definition of "Exempt Test" to include CLIA-waived tests and provider-performed microscopy. Additionally, the bill grants the state Department of Public Health the authority to establish minimum qualifications for clinical laboratory directors, and it removes certain reporting requirements for laboratories.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2547 (on 02/20/2020)

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