The bill amends the Cosmetology Law of May 3, 1933, specifically focusing on the duration and renewal of professional and teaching licenses. A new subsection is added to Section 19, which mandates that renewal of these licenses will require ten hours of continuing education every two years. This education must include a minimum of eight hours dedicated to professional skills and techniques, one hour focused on health and sanitation, and one hour covering legal matters, regulatory issues, or ethics.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the content of the continuing education courses must align with the licensee's scope of practice, and that providers of these courses must be approved by the relevant board. The new requirements aim to ensure that cosmetology professionals maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in their field. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1718 (May 20, 2026): P.L.242, No.86