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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
06/27/2022
06/27/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to create a new section in Chapter 111 that establishes regulations for the practice of auricular acupuncture detoxification by "acupuncture detoxification specialists." These specialists are defined as qualified health care professionals, such as licensed physicians, psychologists, and social workers, who have completed the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) training program or an equivalent. The bill requires acupuncture detoxification specialists to register with the Department of Public Health and practice under the general supervision of a licensed acupuncturist. It also adds a new section to Chapter 122 that allows licensed physicians and medical acupuncturists to practice auricular acupuncture detoxification within their lawful scope of practice.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
New draft substituted, see S2957 (on 06/27/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1520 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1520.pdf |
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