ASSEMBLY BUDGET COMMITTEE
STATEMENT TO
ASSEMBLY, No. 4587
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
DATED: JUNE 26, 2024
The Assembly Budget Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 4587.
This bill increases the hours required to obtain licensure as a teacher in cosmetology-hairstyling or as a massage and bodywork therapist. Current regulation for cosmetology-hairstyling and current law for massage and bodywork therapy requires 500 hours. This bill increases each requirement to 600 hours. The increase allows individuals seeking the respective license to qualify for certain federal aid.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This legislation is not certified as requiring a fiscal note.