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MA S1380
MA S1380Providing for consumer access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services
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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 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)
Nick Collins (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
John Barrett (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Last Action
Accompanied H2343 (on 04/14/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1380 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1380.pdf |
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