Relates to the practice of natural hair care and braiding
This bill updates the rules for licensing natural hair care and braiding specialists in Minnesota. It creates a specific definition for "natural hair" and outlines exactly which services, such as braiding, twisting, and scalp treatments, fall under this new category. The legislation clarifies that these professionals cannot use chemicals to dye or straighten hair but can perform certain minor trims and specific tension-based techniques if they have completed the required training. By adding these precise definitions, the bill aims to ensure that anyone offering these services to the public is properly licensed and trained according to the updated standards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2024
Last action May 20, 2024
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Total actions
5
Key actions
4
Committee
1
Amendments
4
May 20, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8624B
lower
May 20, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
lower
Feb 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8624A
lower
Feb 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
lower
Jan 12, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gary Pretlow
DDemocratic
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