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MA S176

MA S176
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 would mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for aestheticians, barbers, cosmetologists, electrologists, hairdressers, manicurists, and massage therapists. It would require schools that provide training for these professions to offer at least one hour of domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training, either in person or online, and for students to complete this training. Additionally, the bill would provide liability protection for licensed professionals in these fields who complete the training and act in good faith or fail to act on information obtained during their employment regarding potential domestic violence or sexual assault.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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