This bill establishes an "establishment training program" for barbering and cosmetology in Iowa, allowing licensed establishments to register and employ unlicensed individuals to perform specific services such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair under the supervision of a licensed professional. Unlicensed individuals must complete two hours of education on relevant laws and sanitation before providing services. The bill outlines the responsibilities of establishment owners to ensure the competence of their staff and mandates compliance with various safety and operational standards.

Additionally, the bill requires establishments participating in the program to disclose to consumers in writing that they are receiving services from unlicensed providers. It also provides legal recourse for individuals injured while receiving services, allowing them to recover attorney fees and seek equitable relief. The board of barbering and cosmetology is granted authority to investigate and take disciplinary action against establishments if there is probable cause to believe that human health is at risk. The bill includes amendments to existing law, such as adding provisions for the establishment training program and clarifying the supervision requirements for unlicensed individuals.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 157.2, 157.11, 157.13