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MA H2504

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Murray

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Allows unlicensed practitioners to provide complementary and alternative health care services without violating state health care licensing laws, provided they meet disclosure requirements and avoid prohibited activities

  • Requires practitioners to provide clients with written disclosure of their name, business contact information, description of services, qualifications, and a confidentiality statement before first treatment

  • Practitioners must obtain written client acknowledgment of receiving disclosure information and maintain these records for 2 years

  • Prohibits unlicensed practitioners from performing surgery, skin-puncturing procedures, using radiation or anesthesia, prescribing drugs or controlled substances, providing medical diagnoses, performing chiropractic adjustments, or claiming to practice massage therapy

  • Does not affect licensed, certified, or registered health care professionals practicing within their existing legal scope

Legislative Description

Providing for consumer access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5214

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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