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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the definition of podiatry. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "podiatry" in Massachusetts law to include the diagnosis and treatment of ailments of the human foot and lower leg using medical, mechanical, electrical, or surgical means. It also clarifies that the term "physician" in certain sections of the law includes registered podiatrists, and exempts certain military and public health service surgeons and registered physicians from the specific sections of the law related to podiatry.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied H2150 (on 02/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1453 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1453.pdf |
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