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NJ A4587

Bill

Status

Passed

7/10/2024

Primary Sponsor

Sterley Stanley

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires applicants for a cosmetology and hairstyling teacher license to complete a 600-hour teacher training course at a licensed school, covering practice and theory of teaching
  • Mandates completion of a 30-hour teaching methods course from an approved college as part of teacher licensure requirements
  • Requires massage and bodywork therapist licensure applicants to complete a minimum of 600 hours of in-class study in massage and bodywork therapies
  • Mandates massage therapists carry professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate per policy year
  • Authorizes the State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling and Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy to adopt implementing regulations immediately, effective for up to 545 days before formal adoption procedures

Legislative Description

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

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2024, c.46.

7/10/2024

Committee Referrals

Regulated Professions6/17/2024

Full Bill Text

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