H619
An Act relative to youth skin health
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to youth skin health, focuses on ensuring the availability of sunscreen for students in Massachusetts schools. It seeks to address concerns about sun exposure and its potential impact on student health. The bill’s specific details are centered around providing sunscreen access for students during the school day. It is currently being reviewed by the Education Committee.
Key provisions
- Requires schools to provide sunscreen to students.
- Addresses student skin health.
- Related to the availability of sunscreen.
- Currently under review by the Education Committee.
Who is affected
- Students in Massachusetts schools
- School administrators
- School districts
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Cosponsors
Michelle L. Badger
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.619 194th (Current)
An Act relative to youth skin health
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 619) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to the availability of sunscreen for students. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.619
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Accompanied H600 |
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