HB5538

To expand licensing opportunities and safety regulation in the esthetics industry

Introduced·2/16/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5538 creates a master esthetician license for advanced esthetic services.

West Virginia HB5538 establishes a master esthetician license under the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. The bill sets minimum education, examination, and professional standards for advanced esthetics practice. It defines "Master esthetician" as a person with 600 hours of specialized training, including advanced skin analysis, chemical exfoliation, and infection control. The master esthetician license allows for the use of lasers, intense pulsed light devices, microneedling, and radiofrequency treatments.

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History

Feb 16

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 16

House

To Government Organization

Feb 16

House

Introduced in House