Bill > H0120

This bill amends Idaho's cosmetology and barbering licensing laws by removing references to "thermal styling equipment dealers" from several sections of the existing code. Specifically, the bill eliminates the definition of "retail thermal styling equipment dealer" (previously defined as a retail business selling heated hair styling devices like curling irons and blow-dryers), removes provisions related to these dealers from inspection and exemption rules, and deletes references to such dealers in sections describing prohibited acts. The changes effectively de-license or remove the specific regulatory category for businesses that previously demonstrated thermal styling equipment to customers in connection with sales. The bill will go into effect on July 1, 2025, and appears to streamline existing licensing regulations by eliminating this particular business classification from the state's cosmetology and barbering licensing framework. While the bill does not provide explicit reasoning for the removal, it suggests a simplification of existing regulatory requirements for businesses involved in hair styling equipment sales.

Business and Industry

Business Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0120/