Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to qualifications, training, examination, and certification of instructors in barbering, hair styling, nail technology, aesthetics, waxing, and cosmetology
SB 328 authorizes the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to implement a rule setting standards for instructor qualifications, training, examinations, and certification in barbering, hair styling, nail technology, aesthetics, waxing, and cosmetology. The rule, previously modified to address legislative committee concerns, is now formally approved for enforcement. This rule directly affects individuals seeking to become instructors in these beauty and cosmetology fields by establishing their certification requirements. The bill does not specify the exact standards but grants the Board legal authority to enforce them.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Jan 15, 2026
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Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patricia Rucker
RRepublican
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