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MA H2244
Providing for consumer access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/25/2024
03/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to consumer access and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to regulate the practice of complementary and alternative health care services in Massachusetts. It defines "complementary and alternative health care practitioner" and "complementary and alternative health care services," and allows such practitioners to provide services without violating licensing requirements for healthcare professionals, as long as they fulfill certain duties of disclosure and avoid prohibited activities. The bill specifies that it does not apply to or prevent licensed healthcare professionals from practicing lawfully. The provisions of the bill will take effect on January 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Brian Murray (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
John Barrett (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Sam Montaño (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Norm Orrall (R),
Estela Reyes (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4854 (on 07/18/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2244 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2244.pdf |
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