What's happening
This bill repeals certain licensing requirements for various professions under New York education law.
Why it matters
Directly impacts both professionals and consumers. by removing certain licensing requirements for a wide range of fields—including medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, engineering, and more—potentially making it easier to enter these professions but raising questions about oversight and minimum standards.
Could lead to changes in public trust and safety. Licensing requirements often serve as a safeguard for competency and ethical practice. Their removal may lower barriers to entry but could also increase risks of unqualified individuals practicing in sensitive roles.
May affect the job market and professional mobility. Easier access to professions could address workforce shortages in high-demand areas, but it might also disrupt established professionals and alter the competitiveness of New York compared to states with stricter licensing.
Signals a broader policy shift. in how New York views professional regulation—possibly prioritizing deregulation and economic opportunity over traditional credentialing, which could have ripple effects in other regulated industries.
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History
- Ordered to third reading cal.497
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.65
- Rules report cal.65
- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
- Referred to higher education
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7065
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
March 30, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. CAHILL -- (at request of the State Education Department) -- read once and referred to the Committee on Higher Education
AN ACT to repeal paragraph (f) of subdivision 6 of section 6506 of the education law relating to supervision by the board of regents, subdivision 6 of section 6524 of the education law relating to requirements for a license as a physician, subdivision 6 of… Show allHide
AN ACT to repeal paragraph (f) of subdivision 6 of section 6506 of the education law relating to supervision by the board of regents, subdivision 6 of section 6524 of the education law relating to requirements for a license as a physician, subdivision 6 of section 6554 of the education law relating to requirements for a license as a chiropractor, subdivision 6 of section 6604 of the education law relating to requirements for a license as a dentist, subdivision 6 of section 6609 of the education law relating to requirements for a license as a dental hygienist, subdivision 6 of section 6704 of the education law relating to requirements for a license as a veterinarian, subdivision
6 of section 6711 of the education law relating to requirements for a license as a veterinary technician, paragraph 6 of subdivision 1 of section 6805 of the education law relating to requirements for a license as a pharmacist, subdivision 6 of section 6955… Show allHide
6 of section 6711 of the education law relating to requirements for a license as a veterinary technician, paragraph 6 of subdivision 1 of section 6805 of the education law relating to requirements for a license as a pharmacist, subdivision 6 of section 6955 of the education law relating to the requirements for a license as a midwife, paragraph 6 of subdivision 1 of section 7206 of the education law relating to requirements for a license as a professional engineer, paragraph 6 of subdivision 1 of section 7206-a of the education law relating to requirements for a license as a professional land surveyor, paragraph 6 of subdivision 1 of section 7324 of the education law relating to the requirements for a license as a landscape architect, paragraph 6 of subdivision 1 of section 7504 of the education law relating to requirements for a license as a certified shorthand reporter and subdivision 5 of section 7804 of the education law relating to requirements for a license as a massage therapist, masseur or masseuse
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: [ ] is old law to be omitted.
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Section 1. Paragraph (f) of subdivision 6 of section 6506 of the education law is REPEALED.
§ 2. Subdivision 6 of section 6524 of the education law is REPEALED.
§ 3. Subdivision 6 of section 6554 of the education law is REPEALED.
§ 4. Subdivision 6 of section 6604 of the education law is REPEALED.
§ 5. Subdivision 6 of section 6609 of the education law is REPEALED.
§ 6. Subdivision 6 of section 6704 of the education law is REPEALED.
§ 7. Subdivision 6 of section 6711 of the education law is REPEALED.
§ 8. Paragraph 6 of subdivision 1 of section 6805 of the education law is REPEALED.
§ 9. Subdivision 6 of section 6955 of the education law is REPEALED.
§ 10. Paragraph 6 of subdivision 1 of section 7206 of the education law is REPEALED.
§ 11. Paragraph 6 of subdivision 1 of section 7206-a of the education law is REPEALED.
§ 12. Paragraph 6 of subdivision 1 of section 7324 of the education law is REPEALED.
§ 13. Paragraph 6 of subdivision 1 of section 7504 of the education law is REPEALED.
§ 14. Subdivision 5 of section 7804 of the education law is REPEALED.
§ 15. This act shall take effect immediately.
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