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MA S1542
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cindy Friedman
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "podiatry" to include diagnosis and treatment of ailments of the human foot and lower leg, using medical, mechanical, electrical, or surgical means
- Amends Chapter 112, Section 13 of the Massachusetts General Laws by replacing the existing podiatry definition
- Specifies that registered podiatrists shall be included in the definition of "physician" for purposes of sections 12B, 12G, and 80B of the chapter
- Exempts U.S. Army surgeons, Navy surgeons, Public Health Service personnel, and registered physicians in Massachusetts from podiatry licensing requirements (sections 13-18)
- Filed on January 15, 2025 by Senator Cindy F. Friedman (Fourth Middlesex); similar legislation was introduced in the 2023-2024 session
Legislative Description
Relative to the definition of podiatry
Last Action
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
11/17/2025
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means11/17/2025
Health Care Financing10/14/2025
Public Health2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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