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Introduced
06/27/2022
06/27/2022
In Committee
06/28/2022
06/28/2022
Crossed Over
06/27/2022
06/27/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists
AI Summary
This bill establishes regulations for "acupuncture detoxification specialists" - qualified healthcare professionals who are trained in the standardized auricular acupuncture detoxification protocol developed by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association. The bill allows these professionals to practice auricular acupuncture detoxification under the general supervision of a licensed acupuncturist, for the purpose of providing integrated healthcare interventions for substance abuse treatment, mental and emotional health, trauma, and addiction. The bill also clarifies that licensed physicians and medical acupuncturists can practice auricular acupuncture detoxification within their lawful scope of practice.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Other Sponsors (1)
Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2957 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2957.pdf |
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