A 1916 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to licensing laser hair removal technicians

This bill establishes a licensing system for laser hair removal technicians in New York. It requires technicians to obtain a state license, sets training standards including a state-approved curriculum and minimum procedure hours, and mandates $1 million in liability insurance for businesses offering these services. The law also creates a complaint hotline for customers reporting safety issues and forms an advisory committee with industry representatives to help develop regulations. These requirements directly affect anyone practicing laser hair removal in New York and the businesses employing them.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action May 12, 2026
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A1916 A1916A · 2 edits
MINOR
This bill amends the licensing rules for appearance enhancement professionals in New York, specifically updating the composition of the state advisory committee and clarifying the training rules for unlicensed individuals. The changes reflect a shift in committee oversight to include more medical professionals and adjust the total number of members.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the advisory committee's membership and the specific training limits for unlicensed visitors has been modified.
REQUIREMENT

The advisory committee membership composition changed from nine members to eleven members, adding two physicians licensed in the state (one of whom must be a dermatologist) while removing the single dermatologist requirement previously listed separately.

The training allowance for unlicensed individuals visiting New York was adjusted from a limit of three months or less to a specific provision allowing training in current styles, techniques, or materials without charging fees.

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Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
6
Amendments
2
May 12, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 6, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Jun 5, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 20, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
lower
May 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 1916A
lower
May 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
lower
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors

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