HB5207

Occupations: barbers; barber instructor licensing requirements; modify. Amends secs. 1109 & 1206 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1109 & 339.1206).

Chamber Passed·1/15/26

Michigan HB5207 modifies barber instructor licensing requirements.

Michigan HB5207 amends the licensing requirements for barber instructors. It specifies that a barber instructor must hold a valid license as a cosmetology instructor and complete at least 300 hours of training in a licensed barber college. The bill also allows for the substitution of 600 hours of experience for a high school diploma. Additionally, it mandates that the individual must pass an examination approved by the department and be of good moral character. The changes aim to ensure that barber instructors meet specific educational and practical experience standards.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 104–3 · Jan 15
Current
Regulatory Affairs Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

104 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Dec 18, 2025

9:00 AM

House Regulatory Reform

Dec 11, 2025

9:00 AM

House Regulatory Reform

History

Jan 21

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Jan 21

Senate

Referred To Committee On Regulatory Affairs

Jan 15

House

Read A Third Time