Committee advances sunset and updates to Barber and Cosmetology Practice Act, including makeup-exemption debate

Mar 31, 2026

Senate committee moved House Bill 11 81 to Appropriations after DORA and nonprofit witnesses testified; the bill continues the Barber and Cosmetology Practice Act through 2033, adds exemptions and repeals the advisory committee; supporters argued a makeup-exemption reduces barriers to entry.

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House Bill 11 81, a sunset and modernization measure for the Barber and Cosmetology Practice Act, was presented by Senator Marchman and moved to the committee on appropriations with a favorable recommendation. Senator Marchman said the bill continues the Act through 2033 and adopts recommendations from the Department of Regulatory Agencies.

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