H 600
An Act relative to youth skin health
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to youth skin health, addresses the use of topical sunscreen products on school property in Massachusetts. It seeks to allow students and staff to use sunscreen while at school, recognizing the importance of sun protection for young people. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Education and subsequently advanced through the legislative process.
Key provisions
- Allows students and staff to use topical sunscreen on school property.
- Addresses concerns regarding sunscreen use during school hours.
- Facilitates sun protection measures for youth.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Education.
Who is affected
- Students
- School staff
- School administrators
- Massachusetts public schools
Notable changes
- Addresses the use of sunscreen on school grounds.
- No specific changes to existing school policies are outlined in the text.
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Bill H.600 194th (Current)
An Act relative to youth skin health
By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 600) of Kate Hogan relative to the use of topical sunscreen products while on school property. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Kate Hogan Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.600
| 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 by H619 |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 10/6/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 10/6/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 10/6/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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