The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1372, aims to regulate the role of medical device representatives in hospitals. Effective October 1, 2025, the bill stipulates that these representatives are prohibited from providing any 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.

This legislation introduces new requirements for medical device representatives, ensuring that only those who have been properly vetted by hospitals can assist during surgical procedures. The intent behind this bill is to enhance patient safety and ensure that medical device representatives are qualified to support medical staff effectively. The bill does not include any deletions from existing law but establishes a new section specifically addressing the credentialing of medical device representatives.