Assembly Actions -
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Jan 10, 2023 |
referred to consumer protection |
Senate Bill S1155
2023-2024 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(D) 42nd Senate District
Current Bill Status - In Senate Committee Consumer Protection Committee
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
2023-S1155 (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A4166
- Current Committee:
- Senate Consumer Protection
- Law Section:
- General Business Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §391-w, Gen Bus L; add §109-a, Exec L
- Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
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2017-2018:
S6018, A6262
2019-2020: S4846, A7453
2021-2022: S1643, A5658
2023-S1155 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S1155 SPONSOR: SKOUFIS TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the general business law and the executive law, in relation to requiring certain non-licensed professionals to disclose information regarding risks PURPOSE: This bill will establish guidelines and registry for the self-help industry to improve consumer safety. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1: Adds a new section 391-u to the General Business Law that defines "self-help practitioner" and other terms related to the indus- try, and establishes guidelines requiring that self-help practitioners provide clients with a contract that includes a disclosure of risk clearly displayed in large-print format. The contract must also include copies of any credentials, training, or certifications held by the self-
2023-S1155 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 1155 2023-2024 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E January 10, 2023 ___________ Introduced by Sen. SKOUFIS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Consumer Protection AN ACT to amend the general business law and the executive law, in relation to requiring certain non-licensed professionals to disclose information regarding risks THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 391-w to read as follows: § 391-W. SELF-HELP PRACTITIONER DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS. 1. DEFI- NITIONS: (A) "SELF-HELP PRACTITIONER" MEANS ANY INDIVIDUAL, HIS OR HER AGENT OR EMPLOYEE, OR COMPANY THAT IS PUBLICLY HOLDING HIMSELF OR HERSELF OUT AS A "SELF-HELP GURU" OR OTHER SIMILAR TERM IN ADVERTISING OR MARKETING AND IS OFFERING PAID HELP TO A CLIENT THROUGH FINANCIAL, SPIRITUAL OR EDUCA- TIONAL GUIDANCE FOR THE SAKE OF IMPROVING PERSONAL AWARENESS, IDENTIFY- ING AND DEVELOPING PERSONAL TALENT AND POTENTIAL, ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF A PERSON AND/OR CONTRIBUTING TO THE REALIZATION OF PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS. A "SELF-HELP PRACTITIONER" SHALL NOT INCLUDE ANY INDIVID- UAL LICENSED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE EIGHT OF THE EDUCATION LAW AND SUCH LICENSED INDIVIDUALS SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM ANY REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ARTICLE. (B) "LARGE PRINT FORMAT" SHALL MEAN A PRINTED FONT SIZE OF SIXTEEN POINTS OR LARGER. (C) "SWEAT LODGE CEREMONIES" SHALL MEAN ANY CEREMONY THAT USES HEATED ROCKS IN WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECTED TO LONG PERIODS OF EXPOSURE TO INTENSE HEAT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RITES OF PREPARATION, PRAYER, PURIFICATION, OR ANY OTHER RITUAL OR THERAPEUTIC SWEATING. (D) "TRUST EXERCISE" SHALL MEAN ANY ACTIVITY DEVELOPED FOR THE PURPOSE OF GROUP THERAPY OR TEAM BUILDING THAT INVOLVES PUTTING AN INDIVIDUAL IN EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD03725-01-3 S. 1155 2
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