The bill amends Chapter 5-10 of the General Laws, introducing definitions for "Apprentice barber" and "Apprentice hairdresser," who are employees training under licensed professionals for a minimum of three years. It sets forth the qualifications for obtaining licenses in the fields of barbering, hairdressing, cosmetology, manicuring, and esthetics, which include requirements related to age, citizenship, moral character, education, and completion of approved instructional courses or apprenticeships. Specifically, from January 1, 2024, a hairdresser's license will require a two-year registered apprenticeship and evidence of practice in the field. The bill also details the prerequisites for an instructor's license, which include holding a professional license for three years, additional training, and passing exams.

Additionally, the bill outlines the licensing requirements for estheticians and barbers. Estheticians must complete 600 hours of study and practice or hold a diploma from a recognized school with equivalent instruction. Barbers must complete 1,500 hours of instruction, have a two-year apprenticeship with practice evidence, or a combination of both as per division rules. Hairdressers are permitted to take on apprentices, who after two years can apply for a hairdresser license. The bill is effective immediately upon passage, and the provided text does not indicate any specific insertions or deletions from the current law.