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MA S 253

in committee

An Act relative to modernizing licensure of dietitians and nutritionists

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

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Did MA S 253 pass?

Not yet. MA S 253 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-08-20): Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3258

What is MA S 253 about?

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 253) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to modernize licensure of dietitians and nutritionists by creating a Dietetics and Nutrition board. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Who sponsors MA S 253?

Jason M. Lewis is the primary sponsor of MA S 253.

Description

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 253) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to modernize licensure of dietitians and nutritionists by creating a Dietetics and Nutrition board. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-08-20 — Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3258
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Sponsors

  • Jason M. Lewisprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-08-20

    Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3258

  2. 2026-03-19

    Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026

  3. 2025-06-06

    Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

  4. 2025-04-29

    House concurred

  5. 2025-04-28

    Discharged to the committee on Public Health

    referral-committee

  6. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  7. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S253

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