House Concurrent Resolution No. 25RS-282, introduced by Representative Billings, seeks to amend and repeal certain administrative licensing requirements related to alternative hair and alternative hair design in Louisiana. The resolution proposes to amend the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology's rules, specifically LAC 46:XXXI.101 and 1101(A), which define "alternative hair" and "alternative hair design," while also repealing LAC 46:XXXI.1105 and 1107, which outline the special permit process and curriculum for alternative hair design. The resolution argues that the practice of alternative hair design is safe and poses no significant health risks, as it does not involve the use of dyes or reactive chemicals, and that the existing licensing requirements are unnecessary and may hinder economic development for practitioners in this field.

The resolution highlights that thousands of citizens in Louisiana earn a living through alternative hair design and that removing strict licensing requirements could stimulate economic growth by providing easier access to credit for establishing salons and small businesses. It cites a 2016 study indicating a lack of complaints regarding alternative hair design practices, suggesting that the current regulations are overly burdensome. The resolution directs the office of the state register to implement these amendments and repeals in the Louisiana Administrative Code, thereby facilitating a more accessible and economically beneficial environment for alternative hair design practitioners in the state.

Statutes affected:
HCR4 Original: 46:1101(A)
HCR4 Engrossed: 46:1101(A)
HCR4 Reengrossed: 46:1101(A)