Barbering and cosmetology.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill prolongs the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology until 2031 and adds new licensing requirements for partnerships, LLCs, corporations and federally recognized tribes. It also limits fees for apprenticeship programs and sets wage and record‑keeping rules for trainers and establishments. The changes aim to improve consumer protection and ensure fair treatment of apprentices.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 6395.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 24, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Business and Professions Committee Hearing
  Business and Professions · Jun 30, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 11, 2026

History

1. Jun 1, 2026Referred to Com. on B. & P.
2. May 22, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 33. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 22, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 20, 2026Ordered to special consent calendar.
5. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 14).
7. May 12, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
8. May 11, 2026May 11 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. May 4, 2026Set for hearing May 11.
10. Apr 29, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Apr 28, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0. Page 3954.) (April 20).
12. Apr 15, 2026Set for hearing April 20.

The 12 most recent of 17 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Aisha Wahab (D) · sponsor
• Wahab

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