Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 248: An Act regulating surgical assistants
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 248 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act regulating surgical assistants. Primary sponsor: John Keenan (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (September 2, 2025): Accompanied S1511.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 248) of John F. Keenan and Paul W. Mark for legislation to license and regulate surgical assistants. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Keenan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied S1511
- Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Discharged to the committee on Public Health
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure