Requires certain non-licensed professionals to disclose information regarding risks

Latest action May 5, 2026

Requires self-help practitioners to disclose information to clients regarding risks and to produce a risk management plan.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Amends the General Business Law.

Committee

Consumer Affairs and Protection · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Consumer Protection · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill will establish guidelines and a registry for self-help indus- try to improve consumer safety.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 9, 2025Result: passed
(59) (3) (0) (1)
Vote: Committee vote · Consumer Protection
Senate Consumer ProtectionMay 28, 2025Result: passed
(6) (1) (0) (0)

The sponsor's argument

Why James Skoufis says this is needed

Some self-help practitioners exploit vulnerable individuals and may endanger their well-being by using psychological techniques without proper certification or engaging in therapeutic practices for which they are inadequately trained. Additionally, exposing participants to intense physical exertion or stress without qualified medical supervision can lead to serious, preventable injuries-and in extreme cases, even death. Currently, there are no legal requirements mandating risk management plans for physically demanding self-help events. The unchecked actions of unlicensed practitioners can result in substantial financial, emotional, and physical harm. Establishing requirements for clear disclosure of activity-related risks and requiring self-help practition- ers to register with New York State would provide essential protections and enhance public safety.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

May 5, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Consumer Protection
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
NY Senate
Jun 9, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Jun 9, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate

Show full history (5 earlier events)

Jun 9, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
NY Assembly
Jun 4, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
May 29, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 28, 2025
1ST Report CAL.1416
1ST REPORT CAL.1416
NY Senate
May 1, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
NY Senate

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