An Act to mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education
This bill requires cosmetology schools and post-secondary institutions teaching cosmetology to include at least one hour of approved domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training in their curriculum. It directly affects cosmetology students and schools by mandating this training as part of their professional education. The bill also requires cosmetology businesses to display a multilingual sign (in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and other languages as determined) with the National Human Trafficking Hotline contact information. Additionally, it provides legal protection for students, licensees, or employers who act in good faith regarding domestic violence or sexual assault concerns during cosmetology practice or enrollment.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Jan 28, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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