Bill Title: Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 from January 1, 2016 to January 1, 2026. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Provides for the licensure of barber stylists and spa technicians. Makes changes in provisions concerning: definitions; licensure renewal and continuing education requirements; display of license; exceptions to the Act; qualifications for licensure; professionals licensed or registered elsewhere; the definition of "cosmetology"; examinations; continuing education; investigations by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; the definition of "hair braiding"; the powers and duties of the Department; and disciplinary actions. Requires a 30-day correction period be provided to approved schools found in violation of the Act (now, discretionary). Requires the Attorney General or a state's attorney to open an investigation whenever allegations of certain violations are raised against an approved school. Requires changes in the Board's composition in order to reflect the newly licensed professions. Provides for a salon/barber shop/braiding salon license (rather than a certificate of registration). Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2)

Status: (Passed) 2015-08-21 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0427 [HB1424 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
House	Concurrence in House	2015-05-31	111	0	0	1	112	Passed	Link	View
Senate	Third Reading in Senate	2015-05-21	58	0	1	0	59	Passed	Link	View
House	Third Reading in House	2015-04-15	115	0	2	0	117	Passed	Link	View