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89th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 2106: Relating to cosmetology and the practice of threading

Became HF 2480 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to the practice of cosmetology (Code chapter 157). The bill allows a person to engage in the practice of threading, defined as the removal of hairs from the eyebrows, upper lip, or other body parts by the use of a thread, without obtaining a license to practice cosmetology. The bill also allows a person to engage in the practice of threading at a location that is not licensed as a salon. The bill removes threading from the definitions of “cosmetology” and “esthetics” in the Code chapter.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named January 26, 2022

  • Rep. Robert P. Bacon (R)
  • Rep. Molly Donahue (D) · molly.donahue@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Joe Mitchell (R)

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Institute for Justice; Kirkwood Institute

In plain words

  1. January 26, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
  2. January 26, 2022House subcommittee named: Bacon, Donahue and Mitchell
  3. February 3, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. February 16, 2022Approved by the House committee
  5. February 16, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2480
  6. March 2, 2022Withdrawn

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/89/HF2106