HB 1820 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for definitions, for practice without license prohibited, for eligibility requirements for examination, for limited licenses, for requirements of a school of cosmetology, for practice in licensed salons only, for booth rental prohibited, for fees, for applicability, for duration and renewal of licenses and for penalties.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Cosmetology Law to explicitly include natural hair braiders in its licensing requirements. It mandates that individuals performing natural hair braiding must obtain a cosmetology license and work only in licensed salons, while also prohibiting the rental of booths within those establishments. The legislation clarifies that these rules apply solely to those whose business is dedicated to braiding and does not affect emergency services, medical professionals, or licensed barbers. Additionally, the bill establishes specific eligibility criteria for taking the required examination and outlines the fees and renewal processes for these new licenses.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2023
Committee Review
Jul 2024
House Passage
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Oct 2024
Introduced Nov 8, 2023 Signed Oct 16, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Oct 8, 2024 · House Mar 18, 2024

How they voted

420
Passed
Total votes 42
Oct 8, 2024
D Democratic16
16 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican26
26 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
23
Key actions
7
Committee
8
Oct 16, 2024
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor
upper
Oct 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
Jul 2, 2024
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Jul 2, 2024
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Jul 1, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Apr 4, 2024
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
upper
Mar 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Mar 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Dec 13, 2023
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
Nov 15, 2023
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Nov 8, 2023
Committee
Referred to Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 24 co-sponsors

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