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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 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, and makes numerous technical and substantive amendments to the existing law. The bill introduces several new definitions, such as "email address of record," "licensed continuing education sponsor," "licensed school," and "public member," and modifies various provisions related to licensure, examination, continuing education, and professional conduct for barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, hair braiders, and nail technicians. Key changes include expanding electronic application and communication methods, adjusting education and examination requirements, modifying Board composition and member terms, updating rules for school enrollment agreements, refund policies, and disciplinary actions, and adding provisions for continuing education, inactive license status, and professional conduct. The bill also provides more flexibility for professionals to obtain additional licenses and makes technical updates to align with current professional practices and technological advancements in the beauty and personal care industry.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0153 (on 08/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2495&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2495enr.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2495eng.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2495.htm |
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