What's happening
This bill expands requirements for domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for cosmetology professionals in New York.
Why it matters
Broadens the range of expert input. By requiring collaboration with multiple advocacy groups recognized by both the federal Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice, the bill ensures training draws from diverse, up-to-date expertise, potentially leading to more comprehensive and effective educational materials.
Strengthens focus on both domestic violence and sexual assault. The amendment clarifies that educational programming must address both issues, reflecting the reality that these forms of abuse often overlap, and ensuring professionals are equipped to recognize and respond to both.
Increases statewide and local coordination. The bill mandates that advocacy groups involved must be able to coordinate across New York State and at the community level, increasing the likelihood that training is relevant to local needs and resources, and that professionals can connect clients with appropriate support services.
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Require Salon Abuse Training
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History
- Signed chap.71
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading cal.406
- Substituted for A8975
- Referred to economic development
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 48–11
- Ordered to third reading cal.93
- Referred to rules
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Salon Workers Learn Abuse Signs
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7169
IN SENATE
January 10, 2020
Introduced by Sen. BENJAMIN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules
AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for persons engaged in the practice of nail specialty, waxing, natural hair styling, esthetics and cosmetology
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 408-b of the general business law, as added by a chapter of the laws of 2019, amending the general business law relating to requiring domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for persons engaged in the practice of the nail specialty, waxing, natural hair styling, esthetics and cosmetology, as proposed in legislative bills numbers S. 6307 and A. 57, is amended to read as follows:
§ 408-b. Domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education. The department shall ensure that domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education courses are made available to all licensees and applicants for a license or renewal pursuant to this article and that such courses are offered through the department's website. The department, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence and [an] advocacy [group] groups recognized by the federal department of health and human services or the federal department of justice, which [has] have the ability to coordinate statewide and with local communities on programming and educational materials related to the prevention and intervention of domestic violence or sexual assault in New York state, shall develop and provide access to domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education courses appropriate for those licensed under this article.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the same date and in the same manner as a chapter of the laws of 2019, amending the general business law relating to requiring domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for persons engaged in the practice of nail specialty, waxing, natural hair styling, esthetics and cosmetology, as proposed in legislative bills numbers S. 6307 and A. 57, takes effect.
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for persons engaged in the practice of nail specialty, waxing, natural hair styling, esthetics and cosmetology
Purpose
This is a chapter amendment that makes changes to provisions of L.2019, c.715.
Summary of provisions
This legislation amends the underlying chapter by allow the Department of State to consult with multiple advocacy groups recognized by the Federal Department of Justice or Health to assist with programming in relation to domestic violence and sexual awareness.
Justification
This amendment ensures that the Department of State will consult with multiple advocacy groups in designing the training and educational resources for persons engaged in various esthetic occupations.
Legislative history
Chapter amendment to Chapter 715 of the Laws of 2019.
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the same date and in the same manner as a chapter of the laws of 2019, amending the general business law relating to requiring domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for persons engaged in the practice of nail specialty, waxing, natural hair styling, esthetics and cosmetology, as proposed in legislative bills numbers S.6307 and A.57, takes effect.
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