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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bruce Ayers
DDemocratic
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