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MA S146

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


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd 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 schools that provide training for these professions to offer at least one hour of domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training, and for students to either attend the training in person or review it online. It also provides liability protection for these licensed professionals and their employers if they act in good faith or fail to act on information obtained during the course of employment concerning potential domestic violence or sexual assault.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2477 (on 10/19/2023)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S146
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S146.pdf
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