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MA S1488

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cynthia Creem

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 80B of Chapter 112 of the Massachusetts General Laws to add "psychologists" to a list of health care professionals that currently includes dentists
  • Expands the integration of psychologists into health care teams by granting them similar statutory recognition as other listed providers
  • Filed by Senator Cynthia Stone Creem (Norfolk and Middlesex district) on January 14, 2025
  • Similar legislation was previously filed in the 2023-2024 session as Senate Bill No. 1337
  • Referred to the Public Health Committee for consideration

Legislative Description

Relative to facilitating the utilization of psychologists on the health care team

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2931

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing10/14/2025
Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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