S 6231 New York Senate · 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 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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What changed between versions

S6231 S6231A · 3 edits
MINOR
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

572
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 63
Jun 12, 2025
D Democratic41
37 Yea 1 Nay 3
90% Yea
R Republican22
20 Yea 1 Nay 1
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
Photo of Lea Webb
Lea Webb
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
52