SB2876

Relating To Natural Hair Braiding.

Complete·6/4/26

Exempts natural hair braiders from barbering and cosmetology licensing requirements in Hawaii.

This bill exempts natural hair braiders from obtaining a license under the Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Act, provided they do not perform regulated services or mislead consumers. Natural hair braiding includes practices like twisting, locking, and braiding hair, but excludes the use of dyes, chemicals, or hair joining agents. Violators may face sanctions for unlicensed practice of cosmetology or barbering. The bill aims to alleviate the burden of unnecessary licensing on natural hair braiders.

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Roll Call Votes

3 Yea

RDD

0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 29

3:45 PM

Conference Committee Meeting

Mar 31

2:05 PM

House Consumer Protection & Commerce Hearing

History

Jun 4

Senate

Act 074, 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174).

Jun 4

House

Act 074, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174).

May 8

Senate

Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).