Bill > A05909

This bill requires businesses licensed to practice appearance enhancement, cosmetology, and barbering to implement specific sanitation and hygiene standards. These businesses must maintain handwashing facilities that include running hot and cold water, self-closing faucets that provide water for at least 15 seconds, hand soap, individual towels or air blowers, waste receptacles, and multilingual signage indicating mandatory hand washing. The bill prohibits steam mixing valves and common towels, and mandates that employees use gloves approved by the health department, which must be discarded and replaced when switching clients or if they become damaged. These requirements apply to both the state sanitary code and, in New York City, the city health code. The bill aims to improve hygiene practices in personal care businesses by ensuring clean and safe environments for both workers and clients. The new regulations will take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, giving businesses time to implement the necessary changes to their facilities and practices.

Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5909