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Introduced
02/24/2020
02/24/2020
In Committee
02/24/2020
02/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to establish a registration process for "acupuncture detoxification specialists" - qualified healthcare professionals who are trained in the NADA protocol for auricular (ear) acupuncture detoxification. The bill allows these registered specialists to perform auricular acupuncture detoxification under the general supervision of a licensed acupuncturist, within certain healthcare settings. The bill also clarifies that licensed physicians and medical acupuncturists are not prohibited from performing this type of acupuncture detoxification within their lawful scope of practice.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Carole Fiola (D),
Carlos González (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Michael Rodrigues (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Public Health (Joint)
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4443 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4443.pdf |
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