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MA H368

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Flanagan

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Restructures the Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering to consist of 9 members appointed by the governor for 3-year terms, with the chairperson selected by majority vote of the board
  • Requires 8 board members to be licensed professionals with at least 5 years experience: 1 cosmetology school owner, 1 cosmetologist, 1 manicurist, 1 public sector vocational educator, 2 master barbers, 1 electrologist, and 1 aesthetician
  • Reserves 1 board seat for a public representative with no affiliation to cosmetology, barbering, or electrology
  • Authorizes the governor to remove board members for neglect of duty, malfeasance, or conviction of a felony or crime of moral turpitude
  • Prohibits board members from participating in matters where they have a pecuniary interest, personal bias, or other conflict

Legislative Description

Amending Chapter 236 of the Special Acts of 2014

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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