SB2348

HAIR BRAIDING LICENSURE REPEAL

Introduced·2/7/25
Introduced Text

Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Hair Braiding Opportunity Act. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Changes the short title to the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 and changes corresponding references to the Act throughout the statutes. Repeals provisions concerning hair braiding licenses, and removes references to licensed hair braiding throughout the Act. Makes conforming changes. Makes changes to the membership of the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Board. Provides that no application shall be automatically placed on hold, delayed, denied, or otherwise not processed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation because it was submitted by a person who is incarcerated. Provides that the Department shall consider practice supervised by a licensee while a person is incarcerated in determining qualifications for a license. Effective immediately.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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5
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

3:00 PM

Licensed Activities Committee Hearing

Apr 9, 2025

4:00 PM

Licensed Activities Committee Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

Apr 9, 2025

Senate

Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston