Relates to allowing licensed estheticians and licensed cosmetologists to practice microneedling
This bill allows licensed estheticians and cosmetologists in New York to perform microneedling - a skin treatment using small needles to improve texture - after completing a 40-hour state-approved training course. The course covers skin anatomy, safety protocols, infection control, and client assessment, and requires proof of prior bloodborne pathogen safety certification. It directly affects licensed professionals seeking to expand their services, requiring them to meet these new training standards before offering microneedling. The policy change updates licensing rules to permit this specific procedure under defined safety and educational requirements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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This bill was amended to make microneedling training more rigorous and standardized. The required training course was increased from five hours to forty hours, and the definition of microneedling was updated to specify FDA-approved needles no longer than 0.3 millimeters. The training provider was changed from a bureau of proprietary school supervision to the Department of State, and the curriculum now includes additional safety and client assessment requirements.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded by requiring more comprehensive training and establishing stricter safety standards for microneedling practice.
REQUIREMENT
Microneedling training course increased from five hours to forty hours to ensure more thorough education on safety and technique.
Training provider changed from bureau of proprietary school supervision to the Department of State for greater oversight.
New curriculum requirements added including anatomy and physiology of skin, client assessment, and identification of contraindications.
Safety training requirements expanded to include client assessment and identification of contraindications alongside infection control practices.
DEFINITION
Definition of microneedling updated to specify FDA-approved needles no longer than 0.3 millimeters in length.
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Amendments
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
lower
Mar 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 3084A
lower
Mar 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
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