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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the definition of podiatry. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "podiatry" in Massachusetts law to include the diagnosis and treatment of ailments of the human foot and lower leg using medical, mechanical, electrical, or surgical means. It also clarifies that the term "physician" as used in certain sections of the law includes podiatrists registered in the Commonwealth, but excludes certain surgeons in the U.S. army, navy, or public health service, as well as physicians registered in Massachusetts.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Marc Pacheco (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
John Keenan (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied H2270 (on 04/14/2022)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1510 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1510.pdf |
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