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This bill reduces the required training hours for obtaining a cosmetologist license in New Hampshire from 1,500 hours to 1,200 hours. Specifically, the bill amends the existing law (RSA 313-A:11, I(c)(1)) to modify the minimum training requirement for individuals seeking to become licensed cosmetologists. The change means that aspiring cosmetologists will now need to complete 300 fewer hours of training in a board-approved cosmetology school before they can be eligible for licensure. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, and according to the fiscal note, it is expected to have a minimal financial impact of less than $10,000 annually from fiscal years 2025 through 2028. The reduction in required training hours may make it easier and potentially faster for individuals to enter the cosmetology profession in New Hampshire.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=194&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=SB194