Requires certain non-licensed professionals to disclose information regarding risks
This bill requires non-licensed self-help coaches (e.g., those offering personal development, spiritual, or educational guidance for payment) to disclose specific risks to clients upfront. It mandates clear risk disclosures in large print at contract signing, including dangers from activities like sweat lodges, trust exercises, or endurance challenges, plus financial/legal disclaimers and refund policies. Coaches must also provide credentials and create detailed risk management plans for high-risk sessions, including emergency resources, medical access, and evacuation procedures. Violations incur civil penalties ($250 for first offense, $500 for subsequent offenses), exempting licensed professionals like therapists or educators.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced May 1, 2025
Last action May 5, 2026
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MINOR
The bill was amended to rename the section number from 391-x to 391-y and update the bill title to reflect the new section number. The most significant substantive change is the replacement of the definition for 'sweat lodge ceremonies' with a broader term, 'sudation practice,' which covers various methods of intense heat exposure including steam and dry heat, rather than just heated rocks. This expansion ensures the disclosure requirements apply to a wider range of wellness activities.
Scope change
The scope of the bill's definition of covered activities was expanded to include all forms of intense heat exposure (steam, dry heat) rather than being limited to traditional rock-based ceremonies.
DEFINITION
The definition of 'sweat lodge ceremonies' was removed and replaced with 'sudation practice' to include any ceremony using heated rocks, steam, or dry heat for wellness or ritual purposes.
TECHNICAL
The bill number was updated from S 7727 to S 7727--A, and the section number was changed from 391-x to 391-y.
REQUIREMENT
The list of specific activities requiring risk disclosure was updated to reflect the new term 'sudation practices' instead of 'sweat lodge ceremonies'.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 9, 2025
How they voted
59–3
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 63
Jun 9, 2025
D
Democratic41
100% Yea
R
Republican22
81% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
2
May 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7727A
upper
May 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Jun 9, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Jun 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 1, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
James Skoufis
DDemocratic
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