A 2903 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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

370
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 40
Dec 18, 2025
D Democratic25
24 Yea 1
96% Yea
R Republican15
13 Yea 2
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