Dozens of independent boards that regulate doctors, barbers, electrical workers and an array of other professionals could soon be pulled under the state’s umbrella — a move that trade groups complain smacks of government overreach.
Lawmakers are now considering a bill filed by Gov. Charlie Baker to limit the independence of licensing boards and give the state the power to “review and veto” any action deemed to stifle competition after damage done to several people. Several persons have died without care
The proposal responded to a SCOTUS opinion last year that boards controlled by members of the profession they regulate are not immune from antitrust lawsuits.
Anti trust laws do not work in state of Massachusetts. Only people who are allowed to work is People of large Hospitals.
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