Bill > HB1329

This bill reduces the required pre-examination training hours for several beauty and grooming professional licenses in Indiana. Specifically, the bill reduces the hours required to take the cosmetology licensure examination from 1,500 to 1,000 hours, cuts the beauty culture instructor license pre-examination hours from 1,000 to 500 hours, and decreases the barber licensure examination preparation hours from 1,500 to 1,000 hours. The legislation also modifies provisions related to reciprocity, allowing the state board to issue licenses to individuals from other jurisdictions who have similar licensing requirements, with provisions for converting years of professional practice into equivalent educational hours. For example, one year of licensed practice can be counted as 100 hours of education for applicants who have completed a minimum number of training hours. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aim to potentially make it easier for individuals to enter these professional fields by reducing the required training hours while maintaining standards through examination requirements.

Labor and Employment

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1329/details