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Griffo Sponsored Bill
Ending State’s Prohibition of Barbering on Sundays Signed into Law
Published: July 14, 2021 at
02:30 p.m.
By: Press Release from Senator Griffo’s
Office
Griffo barbering bill
signed into law
Legislation will repeal state’s archaic prohibition on barbering on Sundays
New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-I-C-Rome,
announced today that legislation (S3812) he sponsored that would repeal the
state’s prohibition on barbering on Sundays has been signed into law by the
Governor.
The state’s prohibition, while loosely and rarely enforced, disallows “any
person who carries on or engages in the business of shaving, hair cutting
or other work of a barber on the first days of the week.”
However, with the Governor signing Sen. Griffo’s
bill into law, this blanket prohibition has been lifted and establishments
may now open their doors for business on Sundays if they so choose. The law
takes effect immediately.
"I am pleased that the Governor has signed into law a bill that I
introduced that will repeal the state's archaic prohibition on barbering on
Sundays,” Sen. Griffo said. “Barbershops
and salons, like all small businesses, have faced significant, unprecedented
and strenuous challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. By removing
outdated and unnecessary laws such as this, these businesses will be
provided with an additional opportunity to recover financially as we work
to rebuild our local and state economies."
Assemblyman Billy Jones, D-Chateaugay Lake,
sponsored the bill (A436) in the state Assembly.
Like many other industries and professions, barbers and hairdressers have
been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Assemblyman Jones
said. “From having to close their doors during the early months of
the pandemic to adopting enhanced safety measures, hairstylists have faced
unprecedented challenges to continue serving our communities. While the
prohibition on barbering on Sundays is loosely enforced, I spearheaded this
legislation to ensure the decision to be open lies in the hands of the
business owner, and not an unnecessary and outdated state law. Now that the
executive has signed this into law, barbershops and hairdressers across the
North Country, and New York, will be able to freely operate on
Sundays."
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