HF 711: Relating to the practice of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences, including establishment training programs, schools of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences, and course of study

What it does

This bill relates to the practice of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences. The bill requires the board of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences (board) to create an establishment training program (program). The bill allows an establishment to participate in the program by registering with the board. The bill allows an establishment participating in the program to employ unlicensed persons to perform certain cosmetology arts and sciences under the supervision, defined in the bill, of a licensee who regularly provides those services.

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. March 3, 2025Filed in the House
2. March 17, 2025Passed the House, 67–29
3. March 18, 2025Arrived in the Senate
4. May 12, 2025Took the place of SF 551 on the Senate floor (the same legislation)
5. May 12, 2025Passed the Senate, 30–20
6. May 14, 2025Passed the House, 74–12
7. May 14, 2025Passed the Senate, 39–6
8. May 27, 2025Sent to the Governor
9. June 6, 2025Signed into law