Senate approves bill asking salons to post multilingual domestic-violence resources

The Senate approved a bill on May 12 that would require salons, barbershops, nail salons and similar businesses to display multilingual information about domestic-violence resources and hotlines.

Senator Jessica Ramos (Senator Carmen Ramos) described the measure as intended to increase discreet access to information for survivors who may already trust salon staff: “This legislation requires salons, barber shops, nail salons, spas and other experience enhancement businesses to display multi-lingual information about domestic violence resources, hotlines and victim services,” she said on the floor, adding that sometimes “access to help begins with something as small as seeing a phone number on the wall.” Ramos framed the bill as a targeted step to connect people — including non-English speakers and immigrant communities — to services.

Senators on the floor expressed support and recounted community distribution events; the measure was adopted without recorded opposition. Sponsors and supporters noted the bill does not require businesses to provide services beyond posting information and said it was designed to reduce stigma and increase visibility of resources.

The bill was listed on the calendar as Assembly 7301B (substituted by Senate bill) and recorded as passed.