Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4978: An Act to promote domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education and training in the field of cosmetology and barbering
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4978 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to promote domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education and training in the field of cosmetology and barbering. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Christine Barber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th Middlesex |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Paul Donato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- New draft of H323
- Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure