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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
05/09/2018
05/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to further define the term “surgery”. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to further define the term "surgery" in Massachusetts law. It gives the Board of Registration in Medicine the authority to define the practice of surgery, which is limited to licensed physicians. The bill defines surgery as the structural alteration of human tissue through various means, including incision, destruction, or cutting. It also includes procedures involving lasers, ultrasound, and other medical instruments that can modify or transpose live human tissue. The bill clarifies that all such invasive procedures, regardless of the tool used, are considered surgical and subject to the oversight of licensed physicians.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4681 (on 07/02/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2470 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2470.pdf |
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