HB 1697: BOARD OF BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY; NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING; LICENSE; EXEMPTION
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-01-20
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-02-24: The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.)
Introduced
First Committee Review
First Chamber
Second Committee Review
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Version:
Exempts natural hair braiders from licensing requirements under certain conditions.
Discussed in Hearing
10MINFeb 24, 2026
House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce
54SECFeb 24, 2026