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Introduced
04/25/2023
04/25/2023
In Committee
05/08/2024
05/08/2024
Crossed Over
06/27/2023
06/27/2023
Passed
07/24/2024
07/24/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/24/2024
10/24/2024
Introduced Session
135th General Assembly (2023-2024)
Bill Summary
To amend sections 2925.01, 3333.26, 4709.01, 4709.07, 4709.08, 4709.09, 4709.11, 4709.12, 4709.14, 4709.99, 4713.01, 4713.02, 4713.06, 4713.07, 4713.071, 4713.08, 4713.081, 4713.09, 4713.10, 4713.14, 4713.141, 4713.16, 4713.17, 4713.25, 4713.28, 4713.30, 4713.31, 4713.34, 4713.35, 4713.39, 4713.41, 4713.46, 4713.49, 4713.55, 4713.56, 4713.58, 4713.59, 4713.60, 4713.61, 4713.62, 4713.63, 4713.64, 4713.641, 4713.66, 4713.69, and 4713.99; to enact new sections 4709.02, 4709.03, 4709.05, 4709.10, 4709.13, 4713.44, and 4713.45 and sections 4709.031, 4709.051, 4709.071, 4709.072, 4709.073, 4709.091, 4709.111, and 4709.112; and to repeal sections 4709.02, 4709.03, 4709.05, 4709.10, 4709.13, 4709.23, 4713.26, 4713.36, 4713.44, and 4713.45 of the Revised Code to make changes to the law governing the regulation of cosmetologists and barbers and to amend the versions of sections 4709.07, 4709.08, 4713.10, 4713.28, 4713.30, 4713.31, 4713.34, and 4713.69 and to repeal the version of 4709.10 of the Revised Code that are scheduled to take effect on December 29, 2023, to continue the changes on and after that date.
AI Summary
This bill makes significant changes to the laws governing the regulation of cosmetologists and barbers in Ohio. The key provisions of the bill are:
- It amends numerous sections of the Ohio Revised Code related to the practice of barbering and cosmetology, including licensing requirements, school regulations, and disciplinary actions.
- It creates a new "Cosmetology Licensure Compact" that allows for interstate practice and mobility of cosmetologists through a multistate licensing program.
- It consolidates the regulation of cosmetologists and barbers under a single State Cosmetology and Barber Board, repealing separate barber and cosmetology boards.
- It establishes new license types, including "independent contractor" licenses for barbers and an expanded scope of practice for various cosmetology specialties.
- It imposes new requirements on cosmetology and barber schools, including surety bond and student complaint procedures.
- It provides for a continued transition period for existing barber and cosmetology school licenses to be converted to the new school license structure.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (13)
Melanie Miller (R)*,
Bill Roemer (R)*,
Nickie Antonio (D),
Jerry Cirino (R),
Hearcel Craig (D),
Bill DeMora (D),
Paula Hicks-Hudson (D),
Terry Johnson (R),
Bill Reineke (R),
Michele Reynolds (R),
Kristina Roegner (R),
Kent Smith (D),
Shane Wilkin (R),
Last Action
Effective (on 10/24/2024)
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