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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Passed
08/01/2025
08/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/01/2025
08/01/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to limit the ability of a licensed physician to practice medicine in all of its branches. Provides that beautifying, massaging, cleansing, exfoliating, or stimulating the stratum corneum of the epidermis by the use of cosmetic preparations, including superficial exfoliants, body treatments, body wraps, the use of hydrotherapy, or any device, electrical, mechanical, or otherwise, including microdermabrasion, hydrodermabrasion, and dermaplaning, when done for cosmetic or beautifying purposes and not for the treatment of disease or of a muscular or nervous disorder, constitutes the practice of cosmetology and the practice of esthetics. Provides that the use of any technique, product, or practice intended to affect the living layers of the skin constitutes an action for which the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may refuse to issue or renew, and may suspend, revoke, place on probation, reprimand or take any other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action as the Department may deem proper. Provides that the use of any technique, product, or practice intended to affect the living layers of the skin in the practice of cosmetology, nail technology, esthetics, hair braiding, or barbering is a Class B misdemeanor if the action is a person's first offense, a Class B misdemeanor if the action is a person's second offense, and a Class 4 felony if the action is any subsequent offense.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 to clarify and expand regulations around cosmetic procedures. The bill explicitly states that licensed physicians are not limited in their ability to practice medicine, and it provides a more comprehensive definition of cosmetology and esthetics, now including specific techniques like hydrodermabrasion, microdermabrasion, and dermaplaning. The legislation defines these practices as cosmetic or beautifying procedures when performed for non-medical purposes, such as cleansing, exfoliating, or stimulating the outer layer of skin. The bill introduces new provisions that allow the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to refuse to issue or renew licenses, and to take disciplinary action against professionals who use techniques intended to affect the living layers of the skin. Additionally, the bill establishes criminal penalties for violations, with escalating consequences for repeated offenses: a first offense is a Class B misdemeanor, a second offense is a Class A misdemeanor, and subsequent offenses are Class 4 felonies. These changes aim to more clearly define the scope of cosmetic procedures and protect public safety by establishing stricter guidelines for cosmetology and esthetics professionals.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (7)
Cristina Castro (D)*,
Margaret Croke (D)*,
Kam Buckner (D),
Eva-Dina Delgado (D),
Bill Hauter (R),
Bob Morgan (D),
Travis Weaver (R),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0134 (on 08/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2154&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2154enr.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2154eng.htm |
| Senate Amendment 002 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2154sam002.htm |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2154sam001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2154.htm |
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