HB266

Provides for a special permit within the Louisiana Cosmetology Act (OR INCREASE SG RV See Note)

Introduced·2/23/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB266 establishes a special permit for natural hair braiding services within the Louisiana Cosmetology Act.

Louisiana HB266 amends the Louisiana Cosmetology Act to create a special permit for natural hair braiding services. The permit requires individuals to pass a sanitation and safety examination, review training materials, and submit an application to the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology. The permit exempts holders from needing a beauty shop or salon certification. The bill also defines terms such as "natural hair braiding" and "natural hair braiding service," and it preempts local ordinances related to natural hair braiding. The changes take effect on July 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Feb 27

House

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.

Feb 23

House

Prefiled.