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HB3460Introduced in the House

COSMETOLOGY/BARBER-APPRENTICES

Passed

Introduced by Michael Crawford, District 31

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Defines terms. Provides that an application shall not be automatically placed on hold, delayed, denied, or otherwise not processed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation due to the application being submitted by a person who is incarcerated. Provides that the Department shall process applications of a person who is incarcerated. Provides that the Department shall process applications for licensure, including the renewal, endorsement, or restoration of a license submitted by a person who is incarcerated without any additional requirements or delays. Provides that the Department shall issue licenses to, and renew and restore the licenses of, a person who is incarcerated, who has submitted an application, and who otherwise qualifies for licensure. Provides that the Department may waive the 3-year time limitations under specific provisions and any continuing education requirements for a person who is incarcerated. Provides that when determining the qualifications of licensure for a person who is incarcerated, including the renewal, endorsement, and restoration of a license, the Department shall consider any relevant experience that was supervised by a licensee in the same manner as training and experience gained in another jurisdiction. Adds provisions concerning apprenticeships and the requirements for cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology, and hair braiding apprenticeship programs. Makes related changes in provisions concerning barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician, and hair braider examination, failure to take examination, licensure requirements, and qualifications. Removes the requirement that applicants for licensure as a barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, or nail technician must complete a specific amount of hours in the respective study before they may take their licensure examination in either barbering, cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology. Requires hair braider license applicants to pass an examination authorized by the Department. Provides that individuals who have completed a specific number of hours in an apprentice program for barbering or cosmetology or individuals who have completed apprenticeship programs for estheticians, nail technicians, or hair braiders may qualify for licensure. Makes other changes.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0478

June 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 19, 2026

55

Yes

2

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Javier Cervantes1Yes
Omar Aquino2Yes
Mattie Hunter3Yes
Kimberly Lightford4Yes
Lakesia Collins5Yes
Sara Feigenholtz6Yes
Mike Simmons7Yes
Ram Villivalam8Yes
Laura Fine9Yes
Robert Martwick10Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford

  2. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  3. First Reading

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jed Davis

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  9. Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

  15. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  16. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  18. Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  21. Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 008-005-000

  22. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

  24. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford

  25. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  26. Second Reading - Short Debate

  27. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  28. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee

  29. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jed Davis

  30. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 008-005-000

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  32. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  33. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  34. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  35. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-037-000

  36. Arrive in Senate

  37. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  38. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  39. First Reading

  40. Referred to Assignments

  41. Assigned to Licensed Activities

  42. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  43. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  44. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  45. Do Pass Licensed Activities; 008-000-000

  46. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026

  47. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  48. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  49. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  50. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

  51. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

  52. Second Reading

  53. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 19, 2026

  54. Third Reading - Passed; 055-002-000

  55. Passed Both Houses

  56. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  57. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita

  58. Sent to the Governor

  59. Governor Approved

  60. Effective Date January 1, 2027

  61. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0478

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