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PA HB644
PA HB644Further providing for definitions; and repealing provisions relating to booth rental prohibited.
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), entitled "An act to promote the public health and safety by providing for examination, licensing and granting of permits for those who desire to engage in the profession of cosmetology; defining cosmetology, and regulating cosmetology salons, schools, students, apprentices, teachers, managers, manicurists and cosmetologists; conferring powers and duties upon the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs of the Department of State; providing for appeals to certain courts by applicants and licensees; and providing penalties," further providing for definitions; and repealing provisions relating to booth rental prohibited.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Cosmetology Law by removing the existing definition of "booth space" and repealing a previous prohibition on booth rentals in cosmetology salons. Specifically, the bill eliminates the previous definition that described booth space as the area in a salon where a licensed cosmetologist provides services to clients. Additionally, it removes the section of law that previously made it unlawful for salon owners to rent booth space to licensed cosmetologists, estheticians, or nail technicians. This change effectively legalizes booth rental arrangements in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology salons, which were previously forbidden. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, allowing salon owners and licensed professionals more flexibility in their business arrangements. The modification appears to provide greater economic freedom for cosmetology professionals by allowing them to rent space within salons, which was previously prohibited under Pennsylvania law.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Professional Licensure (on 02/20/2025)
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