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Bill > S3445
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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill revises the membership of the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling. Currently, the board requires three members of the public and one licensed teacher who engages in teaching at a licensed school of beauty culture or cosmetology and hairstyling in New Jersey to be appointed. The bill adjusts this to two members of the public, one individual representing public school vocational programs, and one individual representing private licensed schools of cosmetology and hairstyling. Moreover, the bill modifies the type of professional that is to be appointed to the board. Instead of allotting six slots for cosmetologist-hairstylists, beauticians, and barbers, those same slots are to be filled by individuals licensed in any of the professions for which the board issues a license. Under the bill, the board would still be required to appoint a State executive department member and two owners or operators of a hair braiding shop in the State.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the membership of the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling by reducing the number of public members from three to two, and reallocating one of the previously designated public member slots to represent public school vocational programs in cosmetology and hairstyling. Additionally, the bill changes the composition of the six professional members, who previously had to be cosmetologist-hairstylists, beauticians, or barbers, to now include individuals licensed in any of the professions regulated by the board, provided they have at least five years of practice experience and are not currently involved in teaching or operating a beauty school. The bill also clarifies that one of these licensed professionals must have experience and training in providing services to individuals with textured hair. The requirement for two owners or operators of hair braiding shops and a State executive department member remains unchanged.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3445 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3445_I1.HTM |
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