The bill amends various sections of the Arkansas Code concerning the regulation and operation of barbers and barber schools. Key changes include the removal of the requirement for notarized applications and Social Security cards for barbering applicants, replacing them with a requirement for a driver's license or state/federal identification. Additionally, the bill specifies that applicants for barber reciprocity must have an unrevoked and unexpired license from another state and outlines the conditions under which they can be registered, including proof of training and a minimum of one year of continuous practice if they have fewer than 1,500 hours of training.

Other notable amendments include the adjustment of the minimum number of barber chairs required in training rooms from fifteen to sixteen, and the clarification of application processes for enrollment in barber schools. The bill also updates the language regarding disciplinary actions, removing references to "immoral" conduct and focusing solely on "unprofessional" conduct. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the application process for barbers and enhance the regulatory framework governing barbering practices in Arkansas.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1673 Original - 3-4-2025 03:02 PM: 17-20-303, 17-20-406, 17-20-304(a), 17-20-307(d), 17-20-308(7), 17-20-404(a), 17-20-406(a), 17-20-407(c), 17-20-408(e), 17-20-420, 17-20-421(a)
Old version HB1673 V2 - 3-18-2025 02:06 PM: 17-20-303, 03-18-2025, 17-20-406, 17-20-304(a), 17-20-307(d), 17-20-308(7), 17-20-404(a), 17-20-406(a), 17-20-407(c), 17-20-408(e), 17-20-420, 17-20-421(a)
HB 1673: 17-20-303, 17-20-406, 17-20-304(a), 17-20-307(d), 17-20-308(7), 17-20-404(a), 17-20-406(a), 17-20-407(c), 17-20-408(e), 17-20-420, 17-20-421(a)
Act 436: 17-20-303, 03-18-2025, 17-20-406, 17-20-304(a), 17-20-307(d), 17-20-308(7), 17-20-404(a), 17-20-406(a), 17-20-407(c), 17-20-408(e), 17-20-420, 17-20-421(a)