MA S1126

Bill

MA S1126

Relative to body art and body piercing regulation

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
06/18/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to body art and body piercing regulation. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of Public Health to create rules and regulations for licensing and overseeing individuals who perform body art, which includes practices like tattooing and body piercing. These regulations will mandate that clients sign an informed consent form before receiving body art, detailing the risks, benefits, and potential removal processes, including the possibility of scarring and infection. The bill also prohibits body art on individuals who are intoxicated or under the influence of mind-altering substances, and explicitly forbids applying body art to anyone under 18 years of age in the Commonwealth.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Harriette Chandler (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2212 (on 04/07/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1126

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1126
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1126
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1126.pdf

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