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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
Relative to regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill aims to regulate the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians in Massachusetts. It establishes a Subsidiary Board for Veterinary Technology within the Board of Registration in Veterinary Medicine to oversee the licensure and duties of veterinary technicians. The bill defines the roles of licensed veterinary technicians and unlicensed veterinary assistants, sets criteria for veterinary technician licensure, and grants the Subsidiary Board the authority to establish regulations and continuing education requirements for licensed technicians. The bill also prohibits the use of the title "veterinary technician" by those without a valid license.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (13)
Dan Hunt (D)*,
Natalie Blais (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
William Driscoll (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Bill Galvin (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Rich Haggerty (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2571 (on 11/08/2021)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H406 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H406.pdf |
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