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A 7548

Relates to requiring mental health first aid training for licensed cosmetologists and barbers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alicia Hyndman

Requires mental health first aid training for licensed cosmetologists and barbers, aiming to improve crisis response in salons and barber shops.

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Bill Summary · A 7548

Summary — Bill A 7548A: Mental Health First Aid Training for Cosmetologists and Barbers

Overview

Bill A 7548A, titled Relates to requiring mental health first aid training for licensed cosmetologists and barbers, would mandate mental health first aid training for individuals holding licenses in cosmetology or barbering. The bill is currently in the PRINT NUMBER 7548A version and has undergone committee action in the 2025 session.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a requirement that licensed cosmetologists and barbers complete mental health first aid training.
  • Promote recognition and appropriate initial response to mental health crises within settings such as salons and barber shops.
  • Align professional licensing with broader public health and crisis-response objectives.

Key Provisions (based on available information)

  • Requisite Training: The bill would require mental health first aid training for licensed cosmetologists and barbers. (Detailed scope, duration, and standards are not provided in the materials shared.)
  • Training Standards and Providers: Specifics on approved curricula, training providers, and certification validity are not included in the summary materials.
  • Compliance and Enforcement: Details on how compliance would be monitored, penalties for non-compliance, or renewal/continuing education requirements are not available here.

Note: The exact statutory language, deadlines, exemptions, and funding provisions would be in the enacted text of A 7548A. The materials provided do not specify these granular provisions.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Licensed cosmetologists and licensed barbers.
  • Regulating bodies: The state licensing boards governing cosmetology and barbering (e.g., continuing education and credentialing processes would likely be involved).
  • Training providers: Organizations authorized to deliver mental health first aid training.

Legislative Action and Status

  • Introduced: April 1, 2025.
  • Referred to: Economic Development (2025-04-01).
  • Actions on April 15, 2025: Amend and Recommit to Economic Development; Print Number 7548A (amended version).
  • Related Senate companion: S 7007.
  • Sponsor: Alicia Hyndman (primary).

Related Legislation

  • Companion bill: S 7007 (Senate) — indicates parallel consideration in another legislative chamber.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Public Health: May improve early identification and supportive response to mental health crises in salon/barber settings.
  • Economic/Operational: Could affect license renewal timelines, training costs for licensees, and availability of approved training providers.
  • Implementation: Timing of effective date, specifics of required curriculum, and any funding or state-supported training resources would shape practical impact.

Next Steps

To understand the full scope and obligations, access the final enacted text of A 7548A. Key details to verify include:
- Specific training duration and curriculum standards
- Eligible/approved training providers
- Compliance timelines and renewal/recertification requirements
- Penalties for non-compliance and any exemptions
- Funding, enforcement, and implementation timeline

If you’d like, I can generate a side-by-side with the Senate companion S 7007 or extract details once the official bill text is available.

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

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