summary
Introduced
11/08/2021
11/08/2021
In Committee
11/08/2021
11/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to regulate the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians; and of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2571).
AI Summary
This bill establishes a subsidiary board for veterinary technology within the board of registration in veterinary medicine to regulate the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians in Massachusetts. The bill defines key terms like "veterinary technology," "veterinary technician," and "veterinary assistant," and outlines the subsidiary board's responsibilities, such as promulgating rules and regulations for veterinary technician licensure, providing education on the differences between technicians and assistants, and recommending the suspension or revocation of licenses. The bill also specifies that only licensed individuals may use the title "veterinary technician," while those who are not licensed must be referred to as "veterinary assistants." The bill includes provisions for the initial appointment of the subsidiary board and the establishment of licensure rules during the first two years.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (15)
Natalie Blais (D),
Jo Comerford (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),
Dan Hunt (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 11/08/2021)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2571 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2571.pdf |
Loading...