HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 3110        FILED ON: 1/16/2015

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 235

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Aaron Michlewitz

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act improving the cosmetology industry.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Aaron Michlewitz

3rd Suffolk

1/16/2015


HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 3110        FILED ON: 1/16/2015

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 235

By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 235) of Aaron Michlewitz relative to authorizing licensed cosmetologists to perform eyelash tinting procedures.  Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Eighty-Ninth General Court
(2015-2016)

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An Act improving the cosmetology industry.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Section 186 of said Chapter 94 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 edition, is hereby amended by adding the following:

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, it shall be legal for licensed cosmetologists in the commonwealth to perform eyelash tinting procedures, provided that:

(a)    Prior to performing eyelash tinting on any client, the cosmetologist shall inform said client of the risks associated with the procedure, including that the Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory regarding eyelash tinting;

(b)   After being advised of the inherent risks associated with eyelash tinting, the client consents to the procedure; and

(c)    The Cosmetologist shall perform the eyelash tinting on said client in conformance with the highest standards set for said procedure, as established by the Food and Drug Administration and/or Massachusetts Board of Cosemetology.