The bill HB2168 seeks to overhaul the regulatory framework for the barbering and cosmetology professions in Arizona. It repeals existing barbering statutes and merges them into the cosmetology statutes, updating licensing requirements, Board duties, and qualifications for barbering. The bill allows aestheticians and cosmetologists to perform eyelash extensions without additional registration, shortens the time for a license to become inactive from 10 to 5 years, and increases various Board fees. It also removes the prohibition on licensing individuals based on immigration status and redefines "aesthetician" to align with the updated statute.
Significant changes include the consolidation of barbering and cosmetology under one chapter, the introduction of a new definition for "barber," and the expansion of "barbering" practices. The bill modifies the requirements for obtaining a barber license, including a 200-hour course for cosmetologists or hairstylists seeking a barber license. It also updates board operations, revises the fee structure, and removes the requirement for laser technician certificates and supervision for laser and IPL device use by aestheticians or cosmetologists. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds for IT development and enforcement of the statutes, with these appropriations exempt from lapsing.
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 33-276
House Engrossed Version: 11-811, 32-501, 32-503, 32-504, 32-506, 32-507, 32-512.02, 32-513, 32-514, 32-516, 32-517, 32-518, 32-531, 32-532, 32-536, 32-537, 32-541, 32-542, 32-543, 32-544, 32-545, 32-551, 32-556, 32-557, 32-560, 32-572, 32-574, 32-3021, 32-3234, 41-3026.06, 44-6852, 11-812, 11-813, 13-3401, 36-2801, 32-301, 38-611, 32-510, 32-511, 32-512, 32-512.01, 32-1301, 32-535, 32-4301, 32-3023, 41-1750, 32-1606, 32-3233
Senate Engrossed Version: 11-811, 32-501, 32-503, 32-504, 32-506, 32-507, 32-512.02, 32-513, 32-514, 32-516, 32-517, 32-518, 32-519, 32-531, 32-532, 32-536, 32-537, 32-541, 32-542, 32-543, 32-544, 32-545, 32-551, 32-556, 32-557, 32-560, 32-572, 32-574, 32-3021, 32-3234, 41-3026.06, 44-6852, 11-812, 11-813, 13-3401, 36-2801, 32-301, 38-611, 32-510, 32-511, 32-512, 32-512.01, 32-1301, 32-535, 32-4301, 32-3023, 41-1750, 32-1606, 32-3233
Chaptered Version: 11-811, 32-501, 32-503, 32-504, 32-506, 32-507, 32-512.02, 32-513, 32-514, 32-516, 32-517, 32-518, 32-519, 32-531, 32-532, 32-536, 32-537, 32-541, 32-542, 32-543, 32-544, 32-545, 32-551, 32-556, 32-557, 32-560, 32-572, 32-574, 32-3021, 32-3234, 41-3026.06, 44-6852, 11-812, 11-813, 13-3401, 36-2801, 32-301, 38-611, 32-510, 32-511, 32-512, 32-512.01, 32-1301, 32-535, 32-4301, 32-3023, 41-1750, 32-1606, 32-3233