An Act relative to clinical laboratories

This bill updates regulations for clinical laboratories in Massachusetts to improve oversight and ensure high-quality testing. It requires laboratories to demonstrate participation in proficiency testing and training programs for their staff while granting the health department expanded authority to inspect facilities and classify certain tests as exempt. The legislation also establishes a new 13-member advisory committee to guide the department and introduces stricter licensing rules, including a provisional license option for applicants who show good faith efforts to meet requirements within six months.