The bill, S. 603, is a joint resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate to approve new regulations proposed by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - State Board of Cosmetology, designated as Regulation Document Number 5309. The resolution seeks to formalize the requirement that all applications for initial licensure, endorsement licensure, and renewal and reinstatement licensure must include a current 2 x 2 photograph, which will be affixed to the issued license. This regulation aims to enhance the identification process for licensed cosmetologists in the state.

The resolution will take effect upon approval by the Governor, following its introduction on April 24, 2025. The proposed changes were previously announced in a Notice of Drafting published in the State Register on June 28, 2024, indicating a structured approach to updating the licensing process within the cosmetology field.