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MA H2150

MA H2150
Relative to the definition of podiatry


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

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 specifies that the term "physician" in certain sections of the law includes registered podiatrists, but that the sections on podiatry do not apply to certain military and public health surgeons or physicians registered in the Commonwealth.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4634 (on 05/09/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
  • ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2150 03/15/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2150.pdf 03/15/2023
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