House Bill No. HLS 24RS-2092 aims to amend and reenact several provisions related to cosmetology in Louisiana, specifically focusing on the duties of the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology. The bill mandates the creation of a website for the board to facilitate applications, fee payments, and status checks for cosmetology licensure. It introduces new definitions for "hair design" and "hair designer," and establishes qualifications for obtaining a hair design certificate, which includes completing a designated course at an approved cosmetology school.

Additionally, the bill modifies the examination requirements for individuals with out-of-state licenses, replacing the previous board examination with the national interstate council of state boards of cosmetology (NIC) written and practical examinations. It also specifies that practical examinations for hair design will be conducted at least twice monthly and outlines a course of practical training for hair design that spans a minimum of seven consecutive months, totaling at least one thousand hours of instruction. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the regulatory framework for cosmetology in Louisiana, particularly in relation to hair design.

Statutes affected:
HB930 Original: 37:595(B)(1)
HB930 Engrossed: 37:595(B)(1)
HB930 Reengrossed: 37:586(A)(1)