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MA H1586
MA H1586Relative to selling tattooing, branding, body piercing kit or device to an unlicensed body art practitioner or minor
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a penalty for the sale of tattooing, branding or body piercing devices to unlicensed body art practitioners or minors. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Chapter 111 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new section that makes it illegal to give or sell tattooing, branding, or body piercing kits or devices to either unlicensed body art practitioners or minors. Specifically, anyone found in violation of this provision would be subject to a fine of up to $500. The legislation aims to regulate the distribution of body art equipment by preventing its sale to individuals who are either too young to legally receive such procedures or who have not been professionally licensed to perform body art practices. By establishing this financial penalty, the bill seeks to protect public health and safety by restricting access to potentially dangerous body modification tools to only qualified and age-appropriate individuals.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 (on 10/20/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1586 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1586.pdf |
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