H 1386 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to selling tattooing, branding, body piercing kit or device to an unlicensed body art practitioner or minor

This bill amends Massachusetts law to prohibit the sale of tattooing, branding, or body piercing equipment to unlicensed practitioners or minors. It establishes a penalty of up to $500 for anyone who violates this rule by providing such kits or devices to these individuals. The measure directly affects businesses and individuals selling body art supplies, ensuring they do not distribute equipment to those without proper licensing or to people under the age of majority.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 5, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bruce Ayers
DDemocratic
MA
1st Norfolk