Bill > HB2380

This bill establishes a new provisional certification system for cosmetology professionals, allowing individuals to work in a specific field of practice under the supervision of an experienced, certified practitioner. The Board of Cosmetology will create rules for issuing provisional certificates, which will only be available to applicants who live more than 50 miles from a cosmetology school. Supervisors must have at least five years of active certification in the same field and cannot have any pending disciplinary actions. Provisional certificate holders can work in their chosen field while actively pursuing full certification, and the supervised hours they complete will count toward their required educational hours. The provisional certificate can be renewed and can be obtained in multiple fields of practice. Applicants must pay a fee, and supervisors cannot be charged for overseeing a provisional certificate holder. The bill amends existing cosmetology laws to define "provisional certificate" and update application requirements, with the new provisions set to become operative on January 1, 2027. The bill is being enacted as an emergency measure to address immediate needs in the cosmetology profession.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2380