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Introduced
02/26/2020
02/26/2020
In Committee
02/26/2020
02/26/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
To mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education
AI Summary
This bill mandates domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for cosmetology and hairdressing schools, as well as post-secondary institutions that teach hairdressing, in the state of Massachusetts. It requires these schools to include at least one hour of approved training on domestic violence and sexual assault awareness as a graduation requirement. Additionally, the bill establishes a free online training program on these topics for licensed professionals in the cosmetology and hairdressing industries, and provides legal protections for licensees, students, and their employers who report potential instances of domestic violence or sexual assault in good faith.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
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),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/26/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4451 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4451.pdf |
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