MA S1449

Bill

MA S1449

Regulating surgical assistants

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/24/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to regulate surgical assistants. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to regulate surgical assistants in Massachusetts. It establishes a Board of Registration in Surgical Assistants to oversee the licensing and regulation of surgical assistants. The bill defines key terms like "surgical assistant," "surgical facility," and "health care practitioner." It requires surgical facilities to employ only licensed surgical assistants, with some exceptions. The bill also outlines the powers and duties of the Board, including setting standards for licensing, continuing education, and professional conduct. It establishes the application and renewal process for surgical assistant licenses, including experience and education requirements. Overall, this bill seeks to standardize and professionalise the role of surgical assistants in the healthcare system.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

John Keenan (D)*,

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/24/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1449

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1449
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1449.pdf

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