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NJ S3451

NJ S3451
Increases hours required for individual to obtain licensure as teacher in cosmetology and hairstyling or as massage and bodywork therapist.


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Introduced
06/13/2024
In Committee
06/24/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill increases the hours required to obtain licensure as a teacher in cosmetology-hairstyling or as a massage and bodywork therapist. Current regulation for cosmetology-hairstyling and current law for massage and bodywork therapy requires 500 hours. This bill increases each requirement to 600 hours. The increase allows individuals seeking the respective license to qualify for certain federal aid.

AI Summary

This bill increases the hours required to obtain licensure as a teacher in cosmetology-hairstyling or as a massage and bodywork therapist from 500 hours to 600 hours. The increase in required hours allows individuals seeking these licenses to qualify for certain federal aid. The bill also allows the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling and the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy to immediately adopt regulations necessary to implement the provisions of the bill, which will be effective for up to 545 days before the boards must amend, adopt, or readopt the regulations in accordance with the state's Administrative Procedure Act.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Substituted by A4587 (on 06/28/2024)

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