MA S907

Bill

To prevent human trafficking and sexual exploitation in bodyworks establishments

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
11/08/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prevent human trafficking and sexual exploitation in bodyworks establishments. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Board of Registration in Bodywork Therapy to regulate the practice of bodywork therapy in Massachusetts. The bill defines "bodywork" and "bodywork therapy," sets licensing requirements for bodywork therapists, and gives the Board the authority to investigate complaints, conduct inspections, and impose penalties for violations. The bill also allows cities and towns to adopt local ordinances related to the health and safety of bodywork therapy practices. Additionally, the bill grants law enforcement the ability to enter and inspect premises where bodywork services are provided.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (19)

Michael Brady (D), Tony Cabral (D), Kate Campanale (R), Sal DiDomenico (D), Kenneth Donnelly (D), Eileen Donoghue (D), Michelle DuBois (D), Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D), Carole Fiola (D), Cindy Friedman (D), Danielle Gregoire (D), Pat Haddad (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Jason Lewis (D), Joan Lovely (D), Mark Montigny (D), Keiko Orrall (R), Richard Ross (R), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2599 (on 07/12/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S907

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S907
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S907.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2305	Relative to the Human Trafficking Trust Fund (HTTF)	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H766	To reduce sexual exploitation of victims of human trafficking	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S1353	Relative to human trafficking prevention	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2151	Similar Bills	See S3	Similar To
S2599	To regulate bodywork therapy	Reprinted as amended, see S2621	Replaced by
S2621	To regulate bodywork therapy	No further action taken	Similar To
S905	To strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery	Accompanied a new draft, see S2598	Similar To
S906	To enhance the lives of survivors of human trafficking	Accompanied a new draft, see S2598	Similar To

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