HB 1697: BOARD OF BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY; NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING; EXEMPTION FROM LICENSURE; REGISTRATION

Session Year: 2025-2026
House: House
Latest Version Date: 2026-03-04

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-03-12: Referred to CPN.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Requires natural hair braiders to be registered, rather than licensed, under the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. By 11/1/2026, requires the Board to adopt rules prescribing the approved courses or programs on sanitation, health, and safety. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Discussed in Hearing