An Act relative to selling tattooing, branding, body piercing kit or device to an unlicensed body art practitioner or minor
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281↗ (under House Rule 27) |
| — | House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | |
| 7/16/2025 | Joint | |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J19 | Accompanied | — |
Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- 230. Whoever gives or sells a tattooing, branding, or body piercing kit or other tattooing, branding, or body piercing device to an unlicensed body art practitioner or a minor shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500.
Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- 230. Whoever gives or sells a tattooing, branding, or body piercing kit or other tattooing, branding, or body piercing device to an unlicensed body art practitioner or a minor shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500.