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Vol. 2026 · Bill Detail · Special Edition

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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MA · H4978FLOOR · 1 COSPONSOR

To promote domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education and training in the field of cosmetology and barbering

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This bill would require cosmetology and barbering schools to provide students with at least one hour of domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training. It also directs the state to create a free online training for licensees and requires shops and schools to display a sign warning about human trafficking. Additionally, individuals who complete this training would be protected from certain legal liabilities related to reporting or assisting with cases of domestic violence or sexual assault.

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