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MA S1380

MA S1380
Providing for consumer access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for consumer access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to provide consumers with access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services. The key provisions of the bill include defining "complementary and alternative health care practitioner" and "complementary and alternative health care services," allowing complementary and alternative health care practitioners to provide services without violating licensing requirements for health care professionals, as long as they fulfill certain disclosure duties and do not engage in prohibited activities such as performing surgery or prescribing drugs. The bill also specifies that it does not apply to or control the practice of licensed, certified, or registered health care professionals.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Accompanied H2343 (on 04/14/2022)

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