The bill amends Section 54-5810 of the Idaho Code, which outlines the qualifications for licensure in the fields of barbering, cosmetology, and related professions. Notably, the bill reduces the required hours of instruction for cosmetologists from one thousand six hundred (1,600) hours to one thousand (1,000) hours and decreases the apprenticeship requirement from three thousand two hundred (3,200) hours to two thousand (2,000) hours. These changes aim to streamline the licensure process for aspiring cosmetologists, making it more accessible.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing requirements for other professions, such as barbers, barber-stylists, electrologists, estheticians, and nail technicians, while also clarifying the qualifications for instructors and apprentices in these fields. The legislation declares an emergency, indicating that it will take effect on July 1, 2026, to ensure that the updated qualifications can be implemented promptly.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 54-5810