SB2154Introduced in the Senate
COSMETOLOGY-HYDRODERMABRASION
Introduced by Cristina Castro, District 22
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to limit the ability of a licensed physician to practice medicine in all of its branches. Provides that beautifying, massaging, cleansing, exfoliating, or stimulating the stratum corneum of the epidermis by the use of cosmetic preparations, including superficial exfoliants, body treatments, body wraps, the use of hydrotherapy, or any device, electrical, mechanical, or otherwise, including microdermabrasion, hydrodermabrasion, and dermaplaning, when done for cosmetic or beautifying purposes and not for the treatment of disease or of a muscular or nervous disorder, constitutes the practice of cosmetology and the practice of esthetics. Provides that the use of any technique, product, or practice intended to affect the living layers of the skin constitutes an action for which the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may refuse to issue or renew, and may suspend, revoke, place on probation, reprimand or take any other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action as the Department may deem proper. Provides that the use of any technique, product, or practice intended to affect the living layers of the skin in the practice of cosmetology, nail technology, esthetics, hair braiding, or barbering is a Class B misdemeanor if the action is a person's first offense, a Class B misdemeanor if the action is a person's second offense, and a Class 4 felony if the action is any subsequent offense.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0134
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 22, 2025
114
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
115 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Licensed Activities
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 006-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 008-000-000
Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Castro
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 1, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0134
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