MS SB2214 | 2017 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on March 27 2017 - 100% progression
Action: 2017-03-27 - Approved by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [HTML]

Summary

An Act To Amend Section 73-71-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Acupuncture Practitioner May Perform Acupuncture On A Patient Only If The Patient Was Evaluated By A Physician, As Appropriate, For The Condition Being Treated Within Six Months Before The Date That Acupuncture Is Performed; To Require The Practitioner To Obtain A Written Statement Signed By The Patient On A Form Prescribed By The State Board Of Medical Licensure Stating That The Patient Has Been Evaluated By A Physician Within The Prescribed Time; To Authorize A Practitioner To Perform Acupuncture On A Patient For Certain Conditions Without An Evaluation From A Physician; To Repeal Section 73-71-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Physician Referral To And Supervision Of Acupuncture Practitioners; To Repeal Section 73-71-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Repeal Of The Acupuncture Practice Act; And For Related Purposes.

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Title

Acupuncture Practice Act; extend repealer and make technical amendments.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2017-03-15 - Senate - Senate Concurred in Amend From House (Y: 52 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2017-03-02 - House - House Passed As Amended (Y: 112 N: 3 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2017-02-06 - Senate - Senate Passed (Y: 51 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2017-03-27 Approved by Governor
2017-03-21HouseEnrolled Bill Signed
2017-03-20SenateEnrolled Bill Signed
2017-03-15SenateConcurred in Amend From House
2017-03-06HouseReturned For Concurrence
2017-03-02HousePassed As Amended
2017-03-02HouseAmended
2017-02-23HouseTitle Suff Do Pass As Amended
2017-02-21HouseReferred To Public Health and Human Services
2017-02-07SenateTransmitted To House
2017-02-06SenatePassed
2017-02-06SenateCommittee Substitute Adopted
2017-01-31SenateTitle Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
2017-01-13SenateReferred To Public Health and Welfare

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