New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A7924 — Relates to the practice of natural hair care and braiding

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced April 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill establishes an apprenticeship for natural hair care and braiding practices.

This bill focuses on the practice of natural hair care and braiding, creating a structured apprenticeship program in this field. It also includes some technical adjustments to existing regulations.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you're interested in a career in natural hair care and braiding, this apprenticeship can help you gain the necessary skills and credentials.

Summary

Relates to the practice of natural hair care and braiding; creates an apprenticeship in such area; makes conforming technical changes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 7924B

  2. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

  3. REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

  4. PRINT NUMBER 7924A

  5. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

  6. REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A7924 do?
Relates to the practice of natural hair care and braiding; creates an apprenticeship in such area; makes conforming technical changes.
Who sponsors A7924?
A7924 is sponsored by J. Gary Pretlow.
What is the current status of A7924?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced April 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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