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 a notarized application and the submission of a Social Security card for individuals applying to practice barbering. Instead, applicants must provide a driver's license or state/federal identification card. Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement for barbers applying for reciprocity who have less than 1,500 hours of training, mandating that they either have been continuously engaged in barbering for at least one year or complete the required training hours.

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, replacing "immoral or unprofessional conduct" with "unprofessional conduct." Overall, these changes aim to streamline the application process and ensure that barbering practices meet current standards.

Statutes affected:
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)
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)
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)