Bill > S06231

This bill introduces comprehensive regulations for laser hair removal technicians in New York state, establishing clear definitions, licensing requirements, and professional standards. The legislation defines laser hair removal as a procedure using laser or pulsed light that does not remove the epidermis and requires practitioners to be licensed by the secretary of state. The bill amends existing business law to include laser hair removal alongside other appearance enhancement professions like cosmetology and esthetics, mandating that practitioners obtain proper licensing and meet specific training requirements. New regulations include establishing a state-approved curriculum, setting a minimum age requirement for technicians, specifying training hours and procedure requirements, and mandating continued certification from a nationally accredited organization. The bill also requires laser hair removal establishments to maintain at least $1 million in liability insurance and establishes a toll-free hotline for customer complaints. Additionally, the legislation creates a pathway for registered nurses and licensed estheticians to become laser hair removal technicians by completing a competency examination, adds a representative from the laser hair removal industry to the state's appearance enhancement advisory committee, and sets licensing fees and examination standards consistent with other appearance enhancement professions.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6231