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GA HB502
Bill
Status
Passed
4/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Silcox
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "cosmetic laser services" to include energy-based medical procedures using ultrasound, cryolipolysis, microwave, or radio frequency devices that are not intended to remove, burn, or vaporize the live epidermal surface of the skin
- Removes the provision stating that cosmetic laser services shall not be considered the practice of medicine
- Adds estheticians and master cosmetologists to the list of professionals eligible to apply for an assistant laser practitioner license, alongside physician assistants, licensed practical nurses, and nurses
- Eliminates the requirement that assistant laser practitioners practice only under the on-site supervision of a senior laser practitioner
- Becomes effective upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act; revise a definition; revise a provision
Last Action
Effective Date 2024-04-22
4/22/2024
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services1/29/2024
Health2/22/2023
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