Relates to enacting the cosmetology licensure compact, which establishes requirements and administrative procedures for multistate licensing for the practice of cosmetology.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A4424
SPONSOR: Miller TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to adopting the
cosmetology licensure compact
PUPROSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
Adopts the Cosmetology licensure compact and makes NY a Member State.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1. This act enacts into law components of legislation relating
to enacting the cosmetology licensure compact. The education law is
amended by adding a new section, Article 401-a. The purpose of this
Compact is to facilitate the mobility of Cosmetologists across the
Member States, with the goal of supporting them through a new pathway to
licensure. Through this Compact, the. Member States seek to establish a
collective regulatory framework that expedites and enhances the ability
of Cosmetologists to move across State lines.
Section two establishes the severability clause.
Section three states the effective date.
JUSTIFICATION:
The Office of the Deputy under Secretary of Defense recommends this
legislation for the Military Community and Family Policy as part of
their top ten priorities for States, which are important for the quali-
ty-of-life issues for service members and families. New York is behind
when it comes to the adoption of these licensing requirements. Incon-
sistencies between states and the tack of portable employment opportu-
nities hinder military spouses' career growth. The anticipated outcome
is that states provide alternative certifications and enhance the
licensing procedures so that it fits the needs of working military fami-
lies. New York can achieve this by providing education and training
opportunities, reciprocal licensing agreements, and out-of-state licens-
ing recognition. This would ensure that military spouses are able to
practice their profession across state lines. According to the United
States Department of Defense-State Liaison Office, this legislation
aligns with the 'best practices' language that is given by the Depart-
ment of Defense to partner with States to support military families.
Uniformity for cosmetology licensure across states will allow for these
services to be more accessible. This law will strengthen the Member
States and allow them to protect public health, prevent fraud, and unli-
censed activity in the states and within the profession. This legis-
lation will also serve the purpose of allowing people from other states
to come and practice in New York regardless of military status. This
will expand the number of jobs and people in this field. With New York
joining this compact it wilt also allow more people to have opportu-
nities to use these services.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2024: A8199 Referred to Economic Development
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.
