NJ A882

Requires cosmetology and hairstyling licensees (including barbers, beauticians, manicurists, hair braiders, and skin care specialists) to complete one hour of domestic violence sensitivity and response training before completing their educational program

Training must cover recognizing signs of abuse and assault and resources available to domestic violence victims, with the Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling establishing criteria and approving training providers

Board must develop and maintain a domestic violence prevention and intervention presentation on the Division of Consumer Affairs website in English, Spanish, Korean, and the three next most commonly spoken languages in the state

Board must provide licensees with information on obtaining materials to educate consumers about domestic violence prevention and intervention

Practicing licensees and their employers receive civil and criminal liability protection when acting in good faith or failing to act on information about potential domestic violence or sexual assault obtained during employment