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MA S2882

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joint Committee on Financial Services

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes a state licensure program for electrologists in Massachusetts, to be overseen by the Bureau of Health Professions Licensure within the Department of Public Health
  • Requires applicants to complete education, training, and experience requirements and pay a registration fee set annually by the Secretary of Administration and Finance
  • Licenses expire on December 31 of each even-numbered year and must be renewed with payment of a renewal fee
  • Authorizes the department to suspend, revoke, or discipline licenses for violations, with a hearing required under Chapter 30A (administrative procedures), except in cases of immediate public health threats where a hearing must occur within 7 days
  • Prohibits practicing as an electrologist without a license under this section or existing law (Chapter 112, Section 87Z)

Legislative Description

Relative to gender-affirming hair removal treatment

Last Action

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/9/2026
Health Care Financing12/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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