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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 40-7-230, Relating To Requirements For Licensure As A Barber, So As To Remove The Apprenticeship Requirement.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Barbers," aims to modernize the licensing requirements for barbers in South Carolina by removing the mandatory apprenticeship period. Previously, individuals seeking a barber license had to complete a twelve-month apprenticeship, totaling at least 1,920 hours of practice under the supervision of a licensed barber. This legislation, effective July 1, 2027, will consolidate the Board of Barber Examiners' functions into the Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, creating a unified regulatory body for both professions. The bill also renames Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the South Carolina Code to "Barbers and Cosmetologists" and reorganizes its articles to reflect this integration, while also establishing new provisions for portable barber operations and clarifying definitions within the barbering and cosmetology fields.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4752&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4752_20260219.htm |
| Fiscal Note - H4752 2026-01-13 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H4752%202026-01-13%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4752_20251217.htm |
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