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MA H4451

MA H4451
To mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education


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Introduced
02/26/2020
In Committee
02/26/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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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