MA S1481

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 retain it for 2 years

Prohibits unlicensed practitioners from performing surgery, skin-puncturing procedures, using radiation or anesthesia, prescribing drugs or controlled substances, diagnosing medical diseases, performing chiropractic adjustments, or claiming to be licensed providers

Does not affect the practice of licensed, certified, or registered health care professionals in Massachusetts