H 4270
An Act relative to posting information about the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline
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Bill overview
This bill requires the Board of Cosmetology and Barbering to make a specific sign available on their website that provides information about the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline. The sign must be displayed in cosmetology and barbering shops, schools, and mobile businesses and includes a warning about forced labor and a hotline number for those needing help or who know someone who does. The sign will be available in multiple languages.
Key provisions
- The Board of Cosmetology and Barbering must create a sample sign.
- The sign must be displayed in cosmetology and barbering businesses.
- The sign must include a warning about forced labor and the hotline number.
- The sign must be available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, and other languages as recommended by the board.
- The board must consult with the Attorney General when creating and updating the sign.
- The sign must be at least 8.5 inches high and 11 inches wide.
- The sign must be displayed in a conspicuous manner.
- The notice text shall be provided on the sample sign in multiple languages.
Who is affected
- Cosmetology and barbering businesses
- Patrons of cosmetology and barbering businesses
- Employees of cosmetology and barbering businesses
- Individuals at risk of human trafficking
- The Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
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Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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Bill H.4270 194th (Current)
An Act relative to posting information about the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline
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Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4270
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/17/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 7/17/2025 | House | New draft of H346 |
| 7/17/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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