H 1362 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to defining invasive surgical procedures

This bill defines "invasive surgical procedures" in Massachusetts law for Chapter 112 regulations. It specifies these include any procedures structurally altering the body through incisions, tissue destruction, or surgical implants (using tools like lasers, scalpels, or needles), but explicitly excludes epinephrine auto-injectors for anaphylaxis. The definition applies to existing rules and regulations under Chapter 112. The bill clarifies the term without changing current professional scopes of practice for licensed healthcare providers.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Oct 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Nov 18, 2025
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Oct 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Discharged to the committee on Public Health
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Carole Fiola
DDemocratic
MA
6th Bristol