MA H2055

Bill

MA H2055

Relative to student sun safety

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to allow the use of sunscreen in all public schools in the commonwealth. Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to allow the use of topical sunscreen products without a physician's note or prescription in all public schools in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It specifies that sunscreen is not considered an over-the-counter medication for the purposes of this legislation, and that schools are not required to assist students in applying sunscreen. The bill also encourages schools to educate students on sun safety precautions.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (9)

James Cantwell (D), William Crocker (R), Julian Cyr (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Kate Hogan (D), Patrick O'Connor (R), Sarah Peake (D), Chris Walsh (D), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4723 (on 07/10/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2055

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2055
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2055.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2024	Increasing voting opportunities and online voter registration awareness in public schools	Accompanied a study order, see H4641	Similar To
H239	Prohibiting a municipality or regional school district from using public funds or other public resources for the recruitment of students from outside the municipality or regional school district	Accompanied a study order, see H4716	Similar To
H256	Regarding surveys in public schools	Accompanied a study order, see H4685	Similar To
H2845	Relative to substance abuse education in public schools	Accompanied a study order, see H4678	Similar To
H314	Concerning genocide education	Accompanied a study order, see H4678	Similar To
H4723	Education	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1997	Establishing a distinctive registration plate supporting public schools	Accompanied a study order, see S2483	Similar To
S2367	To prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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