05/03/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/03/2023 12:26
State Reps. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) have introduced legislation modernizing the statutes authorizing the Cosmetology and Barber Board. The bill updates the statutes to harmonize the regulations and processes of the board and better serve licensees.
"After a lot of discussion and consideration over the past few years, I believe we have the support to move this bill forward as we find common ground on this issue," Miller said. "We have a unique opportunity to clean-up the cosmetology and barbering statues to reduce barriers for the profession as we work to improve our workforce."
The Cosmetology and Barber Board was consolidated from two separate boards in 2017, but Miller notes the law is not adequately adjusted to account for this merger.
Some of the highlights of the bill includes:
Additionally, the bill does not include any changes to current training hour requirements for initial licensure.
The legislation awaits its first committee hearing.