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MA H1973

To mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for aestheticians, barbers, cosmetologists, electrologists, hairdressers, manicurists, and massage therapists


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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 mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for aestheticians, barbers, cosmetologists, electrologists, hairdressers, manicurists and massage therapists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill mandates domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for aestheticians, barbers, cosmetologists, electrologists, hairdressers, manicurists, and massage therapists. It requires schools that provide training in these professions to offer at least one hour of domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training, and it requires applicants for licenses in these professions to complete one hour of such training. The bill also provides liability protections for licensed professionals and their employers who act in good faith or fail to act on information obtained during the course of employment concerning potential domestic violence or sexual assault.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4427 (on 04/19/2018)

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