MA H3544

Bill

Relative to the certification of pet groomers

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 establish a board of registration of pet grooming. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a board of registration of pet grooming to certify pet groomers in Massachusetts. The bill defines key terms like "pet", "pet groomer", and "pet grooming", and outlines the composition and responsibilities of the 13-member board. The board will set standards for approving pet grooming certification programs, establish a certification process for both new and experienced pet groomers, and maintain a public record of certified pet groomers. The bill also creates a fund to cover the costs of certification and enforcement, and gives the board authority to investigate complaints and take disciplinary action against groomers. The provisions of this bill will take effect on January 1, 2020.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

James Cantwell (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4638 (on 07/02/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3544

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3544
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3544.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1212	Relative to EMT certification of veterans and military medics	Accompanied a new draft, see S2326	Similar To
H159	To establish a subsidiary board for veterinary technology	Accompanied a study order, see H4638	Similar To
H1981	Establishing a board of registration of phlebotomists	Accompanied a study order, see H4638	Similar To
H2025	Relative to the certification of interpreters in educational settings	Accompanied a study order, see H4716	Similar To
H2446	Relative to maintenance of certification	Accompanied a study order, see H4682	Similar To
H2820	Relative to graduate education for certain dental professionals	Accompanied a new draft, see H4454	Similar To
H4638	Consumer Protection	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1231	Establishing a board of registration for clinical laboratory personnel	Accompanied a study order, see S2422	Similar To
S132	Relative to advancing the profession of interior design	Hearing scheduled for 07/18/2017 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1	Similar To
S1347	Relative to elevator certification fees	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S140	Relative to hearses	Hearing scheduled for 10/03/2017 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1	Similar To

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