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- Referred to consumer protection
- Print number 3794a
- Amend and recommit to consumer protection
- Referred to consumer protection
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Requires health club employee training the same as is required for coaches of after-school athletic activities, including first-aid and adult CPR
In Assembly Committee · Consumer Affairs And Protection · Sponsor Audrey Pheffer
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to health clubs and health club employee training requirements
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to increase consumer safety by requiring health club facilities to employ at least one person trained and certified in first aid and CPR.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would require health clubs that provide training services to have in attendance during business hours at least one employee who has satisfactorily completed a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid. The bill applies to all health clubs but does not apply to entities that only provide nutritional or dietary information without providing training or similar exercise assistance at the studio or salon.
Effects of present law which this bill would alter
Amends article 30 of the General Business Law by adding a new section 623-b. No requirement for CPR training in health clubs currently exists in law.
Justification
Statewide, health clubs offer a variety of activities to a wide range of consumers. Swimming, weight training, martial arts and aerobics are only a small sampling of the offerings. Many consumers in our health conscious society utilize health club services on a regular basis. Many activities can be strenuous and dangerous, even for the "fit and trim". Going too hard or too fast can result in injury and death. Many clubs are well staffed but fail to have people trained in basic first aid and CPR on hand when the club is open. Requiring health clubs to have a CPR and first-aid trained employee present during business hours will ensure basic care for injuries is available, as well as help prevent injuries exacerbation of preexisting injuries. The first aid and CPR requirements of this legislation do not apply to facilities that provide gyms but do not provide supervision or training, such as hotels or motels. In addition, the provisions of this bill do not apply to weight loss salons or studios. A similar CPR requirement for public schools was enacted in 1991 (see Chapter 498 of the Laws of 19~1) and private schools (see Chapter 39 of the Laws of 1994). These two amendments to the Education law require coaches of extra -curricular activities to be trained in first aid and CPR. This legislation is intended to mirror the provisions of the previously enacted chapters of law.
Prior legislative history
2007-2008: A.351 - Referred to Consumer Affairs and Protection 2005-2006: A.2706 - Referred to Consumer Affairs and Protection
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
180 days after enactment.
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