A 8791 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires certain non-licensed professionals to disclose information regarding risks

This bill requires self-help practitioners (non-licensed professionals offering financial, spiritual, or educational guidance for payment) to disclose specific risks to clients and develop risk management plans. At the start of each service, practitioners must provide a clear, large-print risk disclosure covering activities like sweat lodge ceremonies, trust exercises, or physical challenges, along with financial/legal disclaimers and cancellation terms. They must also share their credentials and create a detailed risk management plan outlining emergency resources, medical availability, and evacuation procedures for high-risk activities. Violations carry civil penalties of up to $500 for repeat offenses.
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 5, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
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Jun 5, 2025
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REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
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