HF 49: Relating to a barbering and cosmetology establishment training program

What it does

This bill relates to the practice of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences by certain unlicensed persons. The bill requires the board of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences to create an establishment training program (program). The bill allows an establishment to participate in the program by registering with the board. who regularly provides those services. The bill requires an unlicensed person participating in the program to first receive education regarding barbering and cosmetology laws and rules and sanitation.

House subcommittee · named February 11, 2025

• Rep. Derek Wulf (R) · derek.wulf@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Austin Harris (R) · austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Scheetz

Lobbying · 6 for, 3 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Foundation for Government Accountability Action; Institute for Justice; Iowa Barber and Cosmetology School Association; Kairos Nexus; National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB /IA)

Against: Barbara Scholl; Institute for Justice; Iowa Barber and Cosmetology School Association

In plain words

1. January 14, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
2. February 11, 2025House subcommittee named: Wulf, Harris and Scheetz
3. February 24, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 26, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. February 26, 2025Committee vote: 15–8
6. March 3, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 711
7. March 21, 2025Withdrawn