Sunset Barber & Cosmetologist Act
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the continuation of the "Barber and Cosmetologist Act", and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies in the department's 2025 sunset report.
Bill Summary:
Sunset Process - House Business Affairs and Labor Committee. The bill implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies in its 2025 sunset review and report by:
- Continuing the 'Barber and Cosmetologist Act' (act) for
11 years7 years until20372033 ; - Repealing the advisory committee that is part of the act;
- Updating definitions and terminology within the act;
- Specifying certain services and providers that are exempt from the act; and
- Replacing gendered language with gender-neutral language.
(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Naquetta Ricks
Representative
Chris Richardson
Senator
Janice Marchman
Committees
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Upcoming Schedule
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2026 | PA1 |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | SA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1181 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1181 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1181, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
51
AYE
13
NO
1
OTHER
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Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 03/26/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology |
| 03/23/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/20/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 03/20/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/05/2026 | House | House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 02/09/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor |
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