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MA H2343
MA H2343Providing 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
04/14/2022
04/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide access to complementary and alternative health care services. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill provides for 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 such services but is not licensed, certified, or registered as a health care practitioner in the state. The bill outlines requirements for these practitioners to disclose information to clients and prohibits them from engaging in certain activities, such as performing surgery or prescribing drugs. The bill also specifies that it does not apply to or prevent licensed health care professionals from practicing their professions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (24)
John Lawn (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
John Barrett (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Vanna Howard (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Mike Moran (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5222 (on 09/15/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2343 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2343.pdf |
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