NY A03405

Creates Article 155-A of Education Law to license and regulate reflexologists as a distinct profession, recognizing reflexology as a complementary health practice.

Requires reflexologists to obtain a license by completing high school graduation, graduating from a department-registered reflexology school with an acceptable training program, passing an examination, being at least 18 years old, demonstrating good moral character, and paying required fees; licenses valid for three years with re-registration required every three years.

Establishes a reflexology seat on the State Board for Massage Therapy with a board member appointed by the Board of Regents who has practiced reflexology for at least three years, plus a five-member advisory committee of reflexologists dissolved 180 days after the law's effective date.

Exempts from licensing requirements persons authorized to practice medicine, nursing, chiropractic, physical therapy, podiatry, massage therapy, or cosmetology, as well as students under on-site supervision of a licensed reflexologist.

Allows limited permits for persons meeting all requirements except the examination, valid for up to 12 months (renewable once), requiring supervision by a licensed reflexologist; permits current practitioners to continue practicing for 18 months while obtaining licensure, and allows certification without examination for three years for experienced practitioners or those with national certification.