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Introduced
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 317.410 to define "mobile barber shop"; amend KRS 317.420 to restrict a person from operating a mobile barber shop without being licensed by the Kentucky Board of Barbering; amend KRS 317.430 to authorize the board to govern mobile barber shops; amend KRS 317.440 to direct the board to promulgate administrative regulations governing the location and housing of mobile barber shops, requirements regarding its operation, and inspection criteria for mobile barber shops; direct the board to establish on its website a system that allows licensees to report the location or change in location of a mobile barber shop; amend KRS 317.450 to require the board to issue a license to operate a mobile barber shop to any barber who is licensed under KRS Chapter 317 and meets the requirements of administrative regulations promulgated by the board; amend KRS 317.580 to require a mobile barber shop to have a sink with hot and cold running water; amend KRS 317A.010 to define "mobile beauty salon," "mobile esthetic salon," "mobile nail salon," and "mobile limited beauty salon"; amend KRS 317A.020 to prohibit a person from operating a mobile salon without a license issued by the board; direct the board to establish on its website a system that allows licensees to report the location or change in location of a mobile mobile salon; amend KRS 317A.030 to authorize the Board of Cosmetology to regulate mobile salons; amend KRS 317A.050 to authorize the board to issue licenses to operate mobile salons; amend KRS 317A.060 to require the board to promulgate administrative regulations to establish standards for the location and housing of mobile salons; establish sanitation and inspection criteria for mobile salons.
AI Summary
This bill provides a comprehensive framework for regulating mobile barber shops and mobile beauty-related service establishments in Kentucky. The legislation defines new terms such as "mobile barber shop" (a self-contained unit that can be moved and used for barbering services) and similar definitions for mobile beauty, esthetic, and nail salons. The bill requires these mobile businesses to obtain specific licenses from their respective state boards (the Kentucky Board of Barbering and the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology), and mandates that they follow strict regulatory guidelines. Specifically, mobile service providers must notify the respective board of their locations, submit weekly itineraries, and comply with sanitation and inspection standards. The bill amends several existing statutes to include provisions for these mobile businesses, ensuring that they meet the same professional and health standards as traditional fixed-location establishments. Mobile service providers must have licensed professionals operating them, maintain proper equipment and sanitation practices, and obtain the appropriate permits and licenses before offering services to the public. The goal of the legislation appears to be creating a clear regulatory path for these emerging mobile service businesses while protecting public health and maintaining professional standards.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Licensing & Occupations (S) (on 02/20/2025)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb265.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/25RS/sb265/orig_bill.pdf |
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