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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
Relative to the definition of podiatry. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "podiatry" in Massachusetts law to mean the diagnosis and treatment of ailments of the human foot and lower leg using medical, mechanical, electrical, or surgical means. It also specifies that the term "physician" in certain sections of the law includes podiatrists registered in the state, and clarifies that the relevant sections of the law do not apply to certain military and public health surgeons or physicians registered in the Commonwealth.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (20)
Paul Donato (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Dan Carey (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Brandy Fluker Oakley (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5222 (on 09/15/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2270 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2270.pdf |
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