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MS HB844
MS HB844Cosmetologists and barbers; exempt those who have certain experience from having to take exam if license is expired for not more than 5 years.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 73-7-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Cosmetologist, Barber, Esthetician, Nail Technician Or Instructor Who Has At Least Ten Years' Experience Under Their License And Whose License Has Been Expired For Not More Than Five Years Shall Not Have To Take The Examination In Order To Renew Their License, But Shall Renew Their License Upon Payment Of The Required Renewal Fee, Any Adjudicated Fines, And A Delinquent Fee For Each Year That Their License Has Been Expired; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Mississippi law to provide an alternative renewal process for certain licensed professionals in the beauty industry. Specifically, it exempts cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, nail technicians, and instructors who have accumulated at least ten years of experience under their license from having to retake an examination if their license has been expired for no more than five years. Instead, these individuals can renew their license by paying the standard renewal fee, any outstanding fines, and a delinquent fee for each year their license has been expired, rather than undergoing the usual examination requirement after a certain period of expiration.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0844.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0800-0899/HB0844IN.htm |
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