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HD 3085

An Act relative to defining invasive surgical procedures

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts bill defining invasive surgical procedures to establish regulatory standards and scope-of-practice boundaries for healthcare providers.

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Bill Summary · HD 3085

Legislative bill overview

HD 3085 would establish a legal definition of "invasive surgical procedures" in Massachusetts law and potentially regulate their performance. The bill appears designed to clarify which medical procedures fall under this classification and set standards for who may perform them. The exact scope depends on the specific language defining "invasive" and what regulatory restrictions follow.

Why is this important

This bill matters because medical procedure definitions directly impact which healthcare providers can perform certain treatments and how they're regulated. Clear definitions affect patient access to care, determine scope-of-practice boundaries for different provider types (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants), and can influence healthcare costs and availability of services.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice battles: Different healthcare provider groups (doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists) may dispute which procedures fall under this definition, as it affects their legal authority to practice
  • Patient access concerns: Stricter definitions could limit which providers can perform certain procedures, potentially reducing access in underserved areas or increasing costs
  • Definition ambiguity: "Invasive" is inherently subjective—disagreement may arise over whether specific procedures (injections, biopsies, minimally-invasive techniques) qualify as surgical

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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