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Bill Seeks to Let Mass. Campers, Students Use Sunscreen

OXFORD, UK, JUL 21 – Dr Charles Archer urges daily sun protection as melanoma rates have risen by a third since 2015, emphasizing consistent use of SPF 30 or higher to reduce skin cancer risk.

  • Massachusetts lawmakers heard testimony on July 21, 2025, about legislation to allow students and campers to carry and apply sunscreen without burdensome restrictions.
  • The bill aims to address existing rules that require students to obtain a doctor's note and visit the nurse's office to use sunscreen.
  • Parents and dermatologists have led the movement, highlighting the high UV index during school months and the growing incidence of skin cancer.
  • Senator Julian Cyr, the lead Senate champion, said he hopes the bill will gain traction this session and emphasized the importance of daily SPF use.
  • If passed, the bill could improve sun protection for children, potentially reducing long-term melanoma risks caused by sunburns in youth.
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