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NJ S3627

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Cryan

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling to offer practical and written licensing examinations in English plus the four other most commonly spoken languages in the state

  • Replaces current law that only mandated English examinations, with Spanish available for practicing licensees or translator assistance at the board's discretion

  • Mandates the Division of Consumer Affairs to post on its website which four non-English languages the examinations will be offered in

  • Requires the Director of Consumer Affairs to verify the four most commonly spoken languages (other than English) in New Jersey at least every five years

  • Takes effect on the first day of the tenth month following enactment

Legislative Description

Modifies languages that examinations are to be conducted in for applicants seeking professional license issued by New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

9/19/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce9/19/2024

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