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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Defines "email address of record", "licensed continuing education sponsor", "licensed school", and "public member". Makes changes in provisions concerning the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act; an applicant's address of record; licensure requirements for each profession; unlicensed practice; abnormal skin growth education; display of a license; teacher education; examination of applicants for each profession; the practices that constitute cosmetology; inactive status of a license; the practices that constitute esthetics; investigations by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; requisites for ownership or operation of a school under the Act; the periodic review of schools for each profession; enrollment agreements; school rules and refunds; grounds for disciplinary action; exceptions for public schools; licensure renewal; requisites for ownership or operation of cosmetology, esthetics, hair braiding, and nail technology salons and barber shops; powers and duties of the Department; the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Board; applications; the issuance of a license; fees; refusal, suspension, and revocation of licenses; practice without a license or after suspension or revocation thereof; hearings; record of proceedings; citations; and certifications of record. Makes conforming and other changes. Provides that the provisions concerning the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill extends the sunset date for the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031. The bill makes numerous technical and substantive changes to the existing law governing professional licensing for barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, hair braiders, and nail technicians. Key modifications include updating definitions to add terms like "email address of record" and "licensed continuing education sponsor", adjusting licensure requirements, expanding continuing education provisions, and modifying disciplinary procedures. The bill also updates requirements for schools, salons, and shops in these professions, including changes to enrollment agreements, registration processes, and standards for ownership and operation. Additionally, the bill provides more flexibility for professionals to obtain additional licenses across related specialties and makes various administrative improvements to the licensing and regulatory processes, such as allowing electronic applications and communications. The changes aim to modernize the regulatory framework while maintaining professional standards and consumer protections in these cosmetology-related fields.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3684&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3684eng.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3684.htm |
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