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MA H2145

MA H2145
Relative to truth in advertising


summary

Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to truth in advertising by certain health care practitioners. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote truth in advertising by certain health care practitioners in Massachusetts. It requires health care practitioners to clearly identify the type of license they hold and prohibits deceptive or misleading information in their advertisements. The bill also mandates that practitioners wear photo identification name tags and display their license type in their offices. Additionally, medical doctors or doctors of osteopathic medicine who supervise or collaborate with non-medical practitioners must post their regular office hours. The bill provides exceptions for health care practitioners who do not have direct patient care interactions. Failure to comply with the bill's provisions is considered a violation and subject to penalties under the state's consumer protection laws.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2145
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2145.pdf
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