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Minutes for SB461 - Committee on Public Health and Welfare
Short Title
Creating the laser hair removal act to restrict the performance of laser hair removal to certain medical professionals.
Minutes Content for Tue, Feb 13, 2024
Chairperson Gossage opened the hearing on SB461.
Eileen Ma, Staff Revisor gave an overview of the bill. (Attachment 5) There were no questions.
Jared Widseth and Dr. Nathan Haecker gave proponent testimony for SB461. They strongly support SB461, which will ensure the efficient use of medical resources and personnel, while making laser hair removal more accessible and affordable for all. (Attachment 6)
There were no questions.
Proponent, written only testimony was submitted by:
Jon Lueth, Deputy State Director, AFP Kansas (Attachment 7)
William Wilk, Director of Government Affairs, Kansas Chamber (Attachment 8)
Dr. Aron Fast testified in opposition of SB461 said the Kansas Medical Society opposed SB461 due to limitations on physician delegation and telemedicine defects. (Attachment 9)
He took questions from committee members.
Wirtten only, opponent testimony was submitted by:
Susan Gile, Executive Director, Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Attachment 10)
Chairperson Gossage closed the hearing on SB461.
