H4186

Barbers and cosmetologists

Introduced·3/20/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina H4186 amends cosmetology regulations to allow licensed professionals to operate portable services and exempts certain services from.

South Carolina H4186 amends the South Carolina Code to allow licensed cosmetologists, estheticians, and nail technicians to operate portable services at various locations, provided they hold a current permit. The bill also exempts certain services from requiring a cosmetology license, including express styling services and makeup artistry. Additionally, it modifies the requirements for esthetician licensure, increasing the number of skin care class hours and exempting students enrolled in esthetician programs before July 1, 2024, from this increased requirement.

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Where it stands

Current
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 1, 2025

9:00 AM

House 3-M Full Committee on 221, 3453, 4165, 4342, 4343, 4385

Apr 29, 2025

12:00 AM

House 3-M Medical and Health Affairs on 4165, 4186, 4342, 4343

History

Mar 20, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Mar 20, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs