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MI HB5207
MI HB5207Occupations: barbers; barber instructor licensing requirements; modify. Amends secs. 1109 & 1206 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1109 & 339.1206).
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Introduced
11/04/2025
11/04/2025
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled"Occupational code,"by amending sections 1109 and 1206 (MCL 339.1109 and 339.1206), section 1109 as amended by 1988 PA 463 and section 1206 as amended by 2024 PA 78.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the licensing requirements for barber instructors and cosmetology instructors under Michigan's Occupational Code. For barber instructors, it introduces an alternative pathway to licensure: individuals who are already licensed cosmetology instructors can now qualify by completing 300 hours of training in a barber college focusing on straight razor shaving and barbering techniques, in addition to the existing requirements. The bill also updates the required hours for instructor training from one year to 600 hours for those seeking a barber instructor license through the traditional route, and clarifies that prior experience as an instructor cannot waive certain requirements like passing an exam. For cosmetology instructors, the bill allows individuals who are licensed barber instructors to obtain a cosmetology instructor license by completing 300 hours of training in a cosmetology school, focusing on cosmetology techniques and services, as an alternative to the standard cosmetology instructor requirements. These changes aim to create more flexibility and reciprocal pathways between the barbering and cosmetology professions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (19)
Angela Rigas (R)*,
Joe Aragona (R),
Brian BeGole (R),
Ken Borton (R),
Kelly Breen (D),
Jay DeBoyer (R),
Jim DeSana (R),
Jaime Greene (R),
Mike Harris (R),
David Martin (R),
Cynthia Neeley (D),
Jerry Neyer (R),
Amos O'Neal (D),
Pat Outman (R),
Bryan Posthumus (R),
Josh Schriver (R),
Rachelle Smit (R),
Jimmie Wilson (D),
Jason Woolford (R),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Regulatory Affairs (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5207 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/htm/2025-HEBH-5207.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-5207-7PM63Y08.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Revised Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-5207-HRL51SCK.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-5207-5BYWRGKH.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-5207.htm |
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