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- Referred to economic development
- Reported referred to ways and means
- Print number 7718a
- Amend and recommit to economic development
- Referred to economic development
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Requires licensed appearance enhancement professionals to take continuing education classes concerning infection control and transmission
In Senate Committee · Consumer Protection · Sponsor John L. Sampson
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A7718A
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring licensed appearance enhancement professionals to successfully complete a prescribed course of study or program in the prevention of the transmission of infection and the proper methods of sterilization
Purpose
This bill will require appearance enhancement professionals to complete a prescribed course of study in the prevention of infection and the proper methods of sterilization.
Summary of provisions
General business law is amended to add a new section 405-a (1) requires that appearance enhancement professionals complete prescribed course of study or program in the prevention of the transmission of infection and the proper methods of sterilization as a prerequisite to receiving or renewing a license for appearance enhance- ment. (2) Indicates that as a condition for licensure or renewal the applicant must successfully complete a course of study offered through one or more schools of infection control licensed by the Department of Education. Provides the requirements for a school that wishes to become an approved provider may do so through the Department of Education.
Subdivision G of section 408 of the general business law is amended to delete the phrase "from its application".
Existing law
There is no current requirement for barbers and other enhancement professionals to take courses in infection control and prop- er methods of sterilization.
Justification
It is of paramount importance to protect the people of the state of New York from infectious disease. Infectious diseases such as HIV, various strains of Hepatitis and other pathogens can be spread through contact with infected blood. Such contact may occur if scissors, razors and other sharp instruments are not properly sanitized and steri- lized after each use. There are many myths and fallacies regarding the transmission of such diseases as HIV. It is vitally important to provide the beauty enhancement community with accurate and up-to-date informa- tion concerning the spread of infectious disease. This legislation will help to ensure that beauty enhancement professionals in New York receive proper training that will better enable them to keep both themselves and their clients safe from infectious disease.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after it shall have become law.
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