summary
Introduced
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 40-13-365 So As To Authorize Portable Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Or Nail Technician Operations By Certain Persons Licensed By The State Board Of Cosmetology, And To Provide Requirements For Permitting And Operating Such Portable Operations; By Amending Section 40-7-20, Relating To Definitions Concerning Persons And Practices Regulated By The State Board Of Barber Examiners, So As To Add A Necessary Definition; By Amending Section 40-7-390, Relating To Certain Persons Exempt From Regulation By The State Board Of Barber Examiners, So As To Exempt Portable Operations And Persons Providing Express Styling Services But No Services Requiring Licensure By The Board; By Amending Section 40-13-20, Relating To Definitions Concerning Persons And Practices Regulated By The State Board Of Cosmetology, So As To Add Necessary Definitions; By Amending Section 40-13-110, Relating To Grounds For Revocation, Suspension, Or Restriction Of Licenses Issued By The State Board Of Cosmetology, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 40-13-360, Relating To Certain Persons Exempt From Regulation By The State Board Of Cosmetology, So As To Exempt Persons Providing Makeup Artistry Or Persons Providing Express Styling Services But No Services Requiring Licensure By The Board; And By Amending Section 40-13-230, Relating To Qualifications For Licensure As An Esthetician, So As To Increase The Required Number Of Class Hours In Skin Care And To Exempt Students Enrolled In Esthetician Programs Before July 1, 2024 From This Increased Requirement.
AI Summary
This bill updates regulations for cosmetology professionals in South Carolina by creating a framework for portable operations, which allows licensed cosmetologists, estheticians, and nail technicians to provide services at temporary locations like clients' homes, business venues, or special events. The bill establishes a permit system for these portable operations, requiring practitioners to apply for a biennial permit, maintain detailed records of service locations, and comply with federal, state, and local health and safety guidelines. Additionally, the bill increases the required training hours for estheticians from 450 to 600 hours, with a grandfather clause for students already enrolled in programs before July 1, 2024. The bill also clarifies definitions related to cosmetology practices, including new terms like "express styling services" and "makeup artistry," and provides exemptions for certain professionals who provide limited services like express styling or makeup application. These changes aim to modernize and clarify regulations in the cosmetology industry, providing more flexibility for practitioners while maintaining professional standards and public safety.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House 3-M Full Committee on 221, 3453, 4165, 4342, 4343, 4385 (09:00:00 5/1/2025 Blatt Room 427) (on 05/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4186&session=126&summary=B |
| Fiscal Note - H4186 2025-03-20 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H4186%202025-03-20%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4186_20250320.htm |
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