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Senate Bill 702 (S-1) as reported from House committee http://www.legislature.mi.gov
Sponsor: Sen. Sam Singh
House Committee: Regulatory Reform
Senate Committee: Regulatory Affairs
Complete to 5-17-24
(Enacted as Public Act 78 of 2024)
SUMMARY:
Senate Bill 702 would amend the Occupational Code to increase the number of hours of
training required for an individual to be licensed as a cosmetology instructor, a manicurist,
or an esthetician, for individuals that begin training on or after July 1, 2024, as follows:
Profession Current Requirement Proposed Requirement
Cosmetology instructor 500 hours 600 hours
Manicurist 400 hours 600 hours
Esthetician 400 hours 750 hours
MCL 339.1206 et al.
BRIEF DISCUSSION:
According to supporters of the bill, the changes are necessary to align Michigan’s
requirements with a new federal rule set to take effect in July 2024. They stated that without
the bill, students in Michigan will lose access to federal student aid, such as Pell Grants,
for these programs.
Opponents of the bill argued that it will increase the cost and time required to obtain a
license.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Senate Bill 702 would not have a fiscal impact on any units of state or local government.
POSITIONS:
Representatives of the following entities testified in support of the bill (4-23-24):
• Michigan College of Beauty
• Douglas J Aveda Institute
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 A representative of the Michigan Association of Beauty Professionals indicated support
for the bill (4-23-24).
A representative of the Institute for Justice testified in opposition to the bill. (5-14-24)
Legislative Analyst: Alex Stegbauer
Fiscal Analyst: Marcus Coffin
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their
deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
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Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-1): 339.1206
Senate Introduced Bill: 339.1206
As Passed by the Senate: 339.1206
As Passed by the House: 339.1206
Public Act: 339.1206
Senate Enrolled Bill: 339.1206