New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5909: Requires certain businesses licensed to practice appearance enhancement, cosmetology, and/or barbering provide adequate handwashing facilities and such facilities are used between clients

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Plain-language summary

A 5909 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires certain businesses licensed to practice appearance enhancement, cosmetology, and/or barbering provide adequate handwashing facilities and such facilities are used between clients. Primary sponsor: Chantel Jackson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Chantel Jackson (Democratic).