SF 41 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to a barbering and cosmetology establishment training program.

This bill creates an "establishment training program" allowing licensed barbering and cosmetology businesses (including home-based operations) to register with the state board and employ unlicensed staff for specific services like shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair. Unlicensed staff must complete two hours of state-mandated education on laws, sanitation, and safety before working under the direct, on-site supervision of a licensed employee. Businesses must disclose in writing to customers that unlicensed staff are providing services, comply with all facility safety and equipment standards, and undergo state inspections. The program aims to expand workforce opportunities while maintaining oversight through mandatory education, written consumer notices, and board enforcement powers.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Jan 16, 2025
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Jan 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Schultz, Rozenboom, and Winckler.
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Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to State Government.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jesse Green
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