Bill

A 1184

Relates to establishing certain practices relating to models

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Didi Barrett and 6 co-sponsors

Establishes standards for practices involving models to protect their safety, rights, and fair treatment by employers, agencies, and organizers.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

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Bill Summary · A 1184

Summary of Assembly Bill A 1184 — Relates to establishing certain practices relating to models

Overview

A 1184 is a New York Assembly bill introduced on January 9, 2025, with the title “Relates to establishing certain practices relating to models.” The bill is currently referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations. No text of the provisions is provided in the available information.

Bill Details

Bill Number: A 1184
Title: Relates to establishing certain practices relating to models
Status: Referred to Governmental Operations
Introduced: January 9, 2025
Classification: Bill

Legislative Actions

2025-01-09: Referred to Governmental Operations (listed twice in the provided record)

Related Legislation

Related/Companion Bills (New York Legislature):
- A 8752 (prior-session)
- A 313 (prior-session)
- A 460 (prior-session)
- A 2166 (prior-session)
- S 6325 (companion)

These related bills indicate a continued interest in establishing standards or practices affecting models across sessions and possibly across both houses (A = Assembly, S = Senate).

What the bill is likely about (based on the title)

The exact provisions are not provided, but the title suggests the bill would establish certain practices relating to models. This could involve:
- Employment standards or labor practices for models
- Transparency and contract requirements for modeling work
- Health, safety, or wellness provisions for models
- Requirements for modeling agencies, photographers, event organizers, or fashion businesses
- Disclosures, consent, or anti-exploitation protections
- Reporting or enforcement mechanisms

Note: The above are potential areas implied by the title. The precise statutory text would define scope, definitions, duties, exceptions, enforcement, penalties, and timelines.

Potential Impact and Scope (high-level)

Who could be affected: Models, modeling agencies, employers and organizers in the fashion and events industry, photographers, casting directors, and potentially venues.
Possible effects: New or clarified standards for practices involving models; requirements on employers or agencies; compliance and enforcement mechanisms; potential penalties for noncompliance.
Policy implications: Could address concerns about modeling industry labor practices, fairness, and safety; alignment with prior-session bills suggests ongoing legislative attention to this sector.

Timeline and Procedural Notes

The bill has been assigned to the Governmental Operations committee, indicating initial stage of the legislative process.
If advanced, the bill would proceed to additional committees and floor consideration, with opportunities for amendments and public input.
Tracking the companion Senate bill (S 6325) and the related Assembly bills (A 8752, A 313, A 460, A 2166) may provide insight into potential changes or consensus over time.

Next Steps for Interested Readers

Review the full text of A 1184 when available to understand:
- Definitions (who is covered and what constitutes “practices”)
- Specific requirements, prohibitions, or standards
- Enforcement, penalties, and remedies
- Effective dates and any rulemaking authority
- Exemptions or special cases
Monitor updates from the Assembly, especially the Governmental Operations committee actions and any hearings.
Compare with companion and related bills (S 6325; A 8752, A 313, A 460, A 2166) to gauge evolving language and potential agreement across chambers.

If you’d like, I can monitor for the bill’s text and provide a follow-up summary with the actual provisions once they’re released.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.