Concerns licensure of persons rendering barbering services in another state or foreign country.
This bill extends a three-year pilot program for another three years, allowing barbers who previously worked in a country or state without barbering licenses to obtain a temporary permit to practice in New Jersey for up to 120 days (with possible extensions) while applying for a full license. It also streamlines licensing for barbers from other states or countries with similar standards, eliminating the need for an exam, and requires three years of practical experience for those from jurisdictions with less stringent rules. The temporary permit mandates supervision by a licensed New Jersey barber and ensures compliance with state law during the application process. The program applies to specific cities in New Jersey and will be evaluated for effectiveness after completion.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
General Assembly Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2025
Signed into Law
Jan 2026
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Signed Jan 12, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Dec 18, 2025 · General Assembly May 13, 2024
How they voted
37–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 40
Dec 18, 2025
D
Democratic25
96% Yea
R
Republican15
86% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
4
Committee
1
Jan 12, 2026
Signed into law
Approved P.L.2025, c.236.
executive
Dec 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (37-0)
upper
May 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed Assembly (64-7-0)
lower
Mar 14, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
lower
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
lower
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Singer
RRepublican
P
Clinton Calabrese
DDemocratic
P
Gary Schaer
DDemocratic
P
NP
Nellie Pou
DDemocratic
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