Bill
Bill > H197
MA H197
To mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for aestheticians, barbers, cosmetologists, electrologists, hairdressers, manicurists, and massage therapists
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for aestheticians, barbers, cosmetologists, electrologists, hairdressers, manicurists, and massage therapists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill mandates domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for aestheticians, barbers, cosmetologists, electrologists, hairdressers, manicurists, and massage therapists in Massachusetts. It requires schools that provide training for these professions to offer at least one hour of such education, and it requires applicants for licenses in these fields to complete the training either in person or online. The bill also provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for these licensed professionals and their employers if they act in good faith or fail to act on information obtained during their training regarding potential domestic violence or sexual assault.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (19)
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4451 (on 02/26/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H197 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H197.pdf |
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