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MA S1453

MA S1453
Relative to the definition of podiatry


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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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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