Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced

H4270 — An Act relative to posting information about the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

An Act relative to posting information about the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline

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The bill updates the definition of 'Board' and requires the creation and distribution of a warning sign related to forced labor in cosmetology businesses.

  • Section 87T of chapter 112

    “Board”, the board of registration of cosmetology → “Board”, the board of registration of cosmetology and barbering established by section 42 of chapter 13.

    This change clarifies that the 'Board' includes both cosmetology and barbering.

  • Chapter 112

    Section 87DD 1/2. (a) The board shall, in consultation with the attorney general, make available on their website a sample sign to persons owning a shop, school, or mobile business engaged in cosmetology, which shall be displayed in such shop, school or mobile business in a conspicuous manner that is clearly visible to patrons and employees. The sign shall be not less than 8 ½ inches high and 11 inches wide and shall contain the following notice: “WARNING. Obtaining forced labor or services is a crime under Massachusetts law. If you or someone you know is being forced to engage in any activity using threats, harm, or restraint – whether it is commercial sex, housework, farm work or any other activity – call the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888. You can remain anonymous, and the Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.” The notice text shall be provided on the sample sign in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese and any other language as recommended by the board. Annually, the board, in consultation with the attorney general, shall determine if the sample sign should be made available in any other language.

    This adds a requirement for the Board to create and provide a specific warning sign regarding forced labor to cosmetology businesses.

Sponsors

  • Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H4270 do?
An Act relative to posting information about the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline
Who sponsors H4270?
H4270 is sponsored by Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
What is the current status of H4270?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H4270?
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