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MA S2634
MA S2634Providing for consumer access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services.
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Introduced
04/16/2020
04/16/2020
In Committee
04/16/2020
04/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide for consumer access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2634).
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide consumer access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services in Massachusetts. It defines "complementary and alternative health care practitioner" as an individual who provides these services for remuneration but is not licensed, certified, or registered as a health care practitioner by the state. The bill outlines disclosure requirements for these practitioners, prohibits them from performing certain medical procedures, and clarifies that it does not apply to or prevent licensed health care professionals from practicing lawfully. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (12)
Brian Ashe (D),
David Biele (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Michael Rodrigues (D),
John Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Bud Williams (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Public Health (Joint)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/16/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2634 | 04/17/2020 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2634.pdf | 04/17/2020 |
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