The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1372, effective October 1, 2025, establishes new regulations for medical device representatives in hospitals. Under this bill, medical device representatives are prohibited from providing technical or educational assistance related to medical devices during surgical procedures unless they have undergone a credentialing process and received credentials from the hospital. The bill defines "credentialing" as the hospital's assessment and validation of a person's qualifications to provide treatment, care, or services within the hospital setting.

The bill aims to enhance the safety and quality of surgical procedures by ensuring that only qualified medical device representatives are allowed to assist in these environments. The introduction of this requirement reflects a growing emphasis on accountability and professionalism in the healthcare sector, particularly concerning the use of medical devices during critical procedures.