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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Professions and occupations; barbers and cosmetologists; estheticians; permanent make-up specialty licensure; licensure by endorsement. Allows the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology to issue a permanent make-up specialty license to any licensed esthetician or master esthetician who performs permanent make-up services, including permanent eyebrow, eyeliner, lip coloration, and similar pigmentation services. The bill requires the Board to promulgate regulations to permit licensed estheticians or master estheticians to be granted such licenses and allows the Board to issue such licenses by endorsement to perform permanent make-up services to persons who have held a current and unrestricted license to perform such services in other states, the District of Columbia, or possessions or territories of the United States for at least three years.
AI Summary
This bill allows the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology to issue a special license for permanent make-up services, which includes procedures like permanent eyebrow, eyeliner, and lip coloring. This new license will be available to individuals who are already licensed as estheticians or master estheticians and are performing these permanent make-up services. The Board is required to create regulations to implement this, and it can also grant these permanent make-up specialty licenses to individuals who have held an unrestricted license for similar services in another U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia for at least three years, provided their qualifications are equivalent to Virginia's standards.
Committee Categories
Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee General Laws (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB186 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB186/text/HB186 |
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