MA H3247

Bill

Relative to the safe treatment of pain

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to further regulating the practice of acupuncture. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to further regulate the practice of acupuncture. It amends Chapter 112 of the General Laws by adding language that defines any insertion of a filiform/metal needle for therapeutic purpose into a body as the practice of acupuncture. This clarification in the law is intended to set clear parameters around the practice of acupuncture and ensure appropriate regulation.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Solomon Goldstein-Rose (I), Peter Kocot (D), John Lawn (D), John Scibak (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4625 (on 06/18/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3247

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3247
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3247.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H111	Relative to the licensure and regulation of au pair and nanny agencies by the Department of Early Education and Care	Accompanied a study order, see H4792	Similar To
H1728	Relating to consumer protections in the sale and usage of propane gas	Accompanied a study order, see H4651	Similar To
H4625	Public health	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H887	Further regulating the appointment of certain guardians	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S1198	Relative to the practice of acupuncture	Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2696	Similar Bills	See H4566	Similar To

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