Health - Laser Hair Removal - Requirements (Laser Hair Removal Act)
Sponsor: Senator KlausmeierCommittee: FinanceSubject: Health Care Facilities and RegulationStatus: Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting an individual from performing or attempting to perform a laser hair removal procedure unless the indivdiual is a certain health professional; establishing certain requirements for the performance of laser hair removal procedures and laser hair removal practitioners; and requiring certain physician oversight of laser hair removal facilities and laser hair removal procedures performed by laser hair removal practitioners.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 4UnfavorableINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Murray, Kent | Maryland Horse Breeders Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Haecker, Nathan | Milan Laser | Oral |
| FAV | Perry, Timlobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Klausmeier, Senator Klausmeierlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Shattuck, Daniellobbyist | Brocato & Shattuck | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Green, MD, Larry | Maryland Dermatologic Society - MDS | Oral |
| UNF | Paddy, Michaellobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Position only |
| UNF | Wise, Steve | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPerry, TimRegistered for: Miller Pipeline; 28 Walker Avenue; AT&T; Advantage Capital; Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates - Philip Morris USA Inc., John Middleton Co., U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Helix Innovations LLC & NJOY, LLC; Altruix…
UNFShattuck, DanielBrocato & ShattuckRegistered for: Acorn Health; American Physical Therapy Association Maryland - APTA MD; Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, P.C.; Associates in Radiation Medicine; League for People with Disabilities, The; Maryland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics…
UNFPaddy, MichaelPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Campaign to Protect Patient Health d/b/a Value of Care Coalition; Chase Brexton Health System; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.; Gilead Sciences, Inc.…