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 complete state-approved training, pass competency exams, and maintain $1 million in liability insurance. The law directly affects individuals performing laser hair removal services, setting specific training hours, procedure requirements, and safety standards. It also creates a complaint hotline for customers and an industry advisory committee to help develop regulations. These changes aim to standardize safety and training across the profession.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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This bill was amended to add a committee discharge and third reading order, increase the advisory committee size from nine to eleven members, and change the composition to include two physicians instead of one dermatologist. The bill's substantive policy regarding out-of-state practitioners remains unchanged.
REQUIREMENT
Advisory committee composition changed from nine members to eleven members, replacing one dermatologist with two physicians.
TECHNICAL
Added committee discharge and third reading order to the bill's legislative history.
Updated bill number from S 6231 to S 6231--A and revised page numbering.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 12, 2025
How they voted
57–2
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 63
Jun 12, 2025
D
Democratic41
90% Yea
R
Republican22
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Jun 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 6231A
upper
Jun 9, 2025
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Mar 7, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lea Webb
DDemocratic/Working Families
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