Bill > A882

Introduced Session

This bill requires any person who holds a license to practice cosmetology and hairstyling, barbering, beauty culture, manicuring, hair braiding, or skin care specialty to complete one hour of domestic violence sensitivity and response training prior to the completion of a course of instruction, vocational program, or other approved program in cosmetology and hairstyling. The bill requires the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling to establish criteria and standards for domestic violence sensitivity and response training for practicing licensees. The training is required to include, but shall not be limited to, information concerning recognizing the signs of abuse and assault and the resources available to victims of domestic violence. The bill requires the board to issue regulations regarding the additional requirements for, and the approval of providers of, domestic violence sensitivity and response training. In addition, the bill requires the board, in conjunction with a provider of domestic violence sensitivity and response training, to develop, regularly update, and make available on the Division of Consumer Affairs website in English, Spanish, Korean, and the three languages next most commonly spoken in the State, a presentation on domestic violence prevention and intervention appropriate for those licensed by the board and to notify applicants for renewal of licensure of how to access the presentation. The bill also requires the board to provide information to licensees on where to obtain materials to educate consumers domestic violence. Pursuant to the provisions of the bill, a practicing licensee or the practicing licensee's employer will not be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith or failing to act on information obtained during the course of employment concerning potential domestic violence or sexual assault.

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Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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