Bill > S200

This bill mandates domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for students in cosmetology and barbering schools across Massachusetts. Specifically, the bill requires all cosmetology schools and post-secondary institutions teaching cosmetology to incorporate at least one hour of domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training into their curriculum, with the training to be approved by the Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering. Additionally, the bill requires the board to develop and make available a sample sign for cosmetology shops, schools, and mobile businesses that provides information about human trafficking, with the sign being translated into multiple languages including English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Portuguese. The bill also provides legal protection for licensees, students, and their employers who have completed the required training, shielding them from criminal and civil liability when acting in good faith regarding domestic violence or sexual assault information obtained during their professional or educational experience. This legislation aims to increase awareness and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault within the cosmetology and barbering professional community.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S200