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NY A01112
Bill
Status
1/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
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AI Summary
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Amends Education Law to exclude unauthorized or unlicensed massage therapy practice from being classified as a felony under section 6512.
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Removes massage therapy violations from penalties under section 6513, including prohibitions on using titles "masseur," "masseuse," or "massage therapist" and advertising such services.
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Eliminates district attorney prosecution authority for massage therapy violations under Article 155, leaving enforcement solely to the Attorney General.
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Removes authority for corporation counsel in cities with populations over one million to seek civil restraints on massage therapy violations.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that neither the unauthorized or unlicensed practice of massage therapy, nor aiding or abetting of unauthorized or unlicensed practice of massage therapy, shall be deemed as the crime of unauthorized practice.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/3/2024