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MA H311

MA H311
To mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for aestheticians, barbers, cosmetologists, electrologists, hairdressers, manicurists, and massage therapists


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd 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. Specifically, it requires that all schools offering training in these professions provide at least one hour of domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training, either in person or online, as a condition of licensure or license renewal. Additionally, the bill protects these licensed professionals and their employers from civil or criminal liability when acting in good faith or failing to act on information obtained during the course of employment concerning potential domestic violence or sexual assault.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2678 (on 02/10/2022)

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