Bill > A03084

This bill amends the New York General Business Law to allow licensed estheticians and cosmetologists to perform microneedling, a cosmetic procedure that uses short needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin to improve its texture and appearance, after completing a comprehensive 40-hour training course. The course, to be offered by a New York state-licensed appearance enhancement school, will cover critical areas such as skin anatomy and physiology, safety and infection control practices, handling of materials that contact bodily fluids, and client assessment. Participants must also provide proof of completing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) bloodborne pathogen training certification. The bill defines microneedling as using FDA-approved needles no longer than three-tenths of a millimeter and explicitly defines the terms "esthetician" and "cosmetologist" in the context of this new practice. The goal appears to be expanding professional opportunities for licensed beauty professionals while ensuring they receive proper training to perform this minimally invasive cosmetic procedure safely.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3084