HB3356

HAIR BRAIDING LICENSURE REPEAL

Chamber Passed·4/7/25

HB3356 repeals hair braiding licensure requirements in Illinois, removing the need for hair braiders to obtain a license.

HB3356, known as the Hair Braiding Opportunity Act, repeals the requirement for hair braiders in Illinois to obtain a license. This bill removes the need for individuals practicing hair braiding to be licensed by the state, thereby allowing them to engage in hair braiding without the need for a specific license. The bill also removes references to licensed hair braiding throughout the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985, and makes changes to the membership of the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Board.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 56–0 · Apr 7, 2025
Current
Rules Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

56 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 7, 2025

1:30 PM

Licensed Activities Committee Hearing

Apr 30, 2025

3:00 PM

Licensed Activities Committee Hearing

History

Sep 2, 2025

House

Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

Jul 1, 2025

House

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

May 30, 2025

House

Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford