S 247
An Act relative to the continuing education of podiatrists
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to increase the number of continuing education hours required for podiatrists in Massachusetts. Currently, the specific requirements are not detailed in the provided text, but the bill’s purpose is to mandate a greater investment in ongoing professional development for podiatrists. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and subsequently discharged to the Senate Committee on Public Health.
Key provisions
- Increase the number of required continuing education hours for podiatrists.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
- The bill was discharged to the Senate Committee on Public Health.
- The bill was scheduled for a hearing on July 14, 2025.
- The hearing was rescheduled multiple times.
- The bill is similar to other legislation regarding continuing education requirements for various licensed professions.
- The bill is related to consumer protection and professional licensure.
- The bill was concurred in by the House.
Who is affected
- Podiatrists
- Patients of podiatrists
- The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Podiatrists
- Healthcare professionals
- Consumers
Notable changes
- The bill proposes an increase in the current continuing education requirements for podiatrists.
- The bill’s progression through committees suggests a deliberate process of review and consideration.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
John F. Keenan
Cosponsor
John F. Keenan
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Bill S.247 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the continuing education of podiatrists
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 247) of John F. Keenan for legislation to increase the number of continuing education hours of podiatrists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: John F. Keenan Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill S.247
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 4/17/2025 | Senate | Discharged to the committee on Public Health |
| 4/22/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:45 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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