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MA H4443

MA H4443
Relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists


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Introduced
02/24/2020
In Committee
02/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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)

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