S 7547 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requires sexual and domestic violence awareness posters in certain businesses

S 7547 requires appearance enhancement businesses, such as cosmetology establishments, to display posters about sexual and domestic violence awareness. The Department of State, in consultation with other offices, will create these posters, which will contain information on recognizing signs of violence and available resources, including hotlines and victim services. These posters will be provided to businesses at no cost and made available in the top ten non-English languages spoken in the state. Businesses must display an approved poster in a conspicuous location accessible to all customers, aiming to provide critical information to those who may be experiencing or witnessing such violence.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2025 Last action May 13, 2026
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S7547A S7547B · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill version was updated from A to B, shifting the primary responsibility for creating and distributing sexual violence awareness posters from the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence to the Department of State. Additionally, the effective date of the law was changed from 90 days to 108 days after passage, providing agencies more time to prepare.
REQUIREMENT

The entity responsible for creating the awareness poster changed from the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence to the Department of State, which must now consult with the other agencies.

The entity responsible for providing posters to businesses at no cost changed from the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence to the Department of State.

TIMELINE

The law's effective date was extended from 90 days to 108 days after it becomes law.

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10
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Committee
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Amendments
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
May 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7547B
upper
May 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
May 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7547A
upper
May 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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