This bill restructures the licensing standards for the Cosmetology and Associated Professions Licensing Act.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- creates a scope of practice for professionals regulated by the Cosmetology and Associated Professions Licensing Act;
- restructures the existing Cosmetology and Associated Professions Licensing Board;
- restructures the license classifications regulated by the Cosmetology and Associated Professions Licensing Act;
- restructures the qualifications for licensure for professionals regulated by the Cosmetology and Associated Professions Licensing Act;
- establishes standards for apprenticeship for professionals regulated by the Cosmetology and Associated Professions Licensing Act;
- addresses unprofessional conduct;
- allows a school to receive curriculum approval from the Division of Professional Licensing; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 58-1-102, 58-1-506, 58-67-102, 58-68-102
Substitute #1: 58-1-102, 58-1-506, 58-67-102, 58-68-102
Substitute #2: 58-1-102, 58-1-506, 58-67-102, 58-68-102
Substitute #3: 58-1-102, 58-1-506, 58-67-102, 58-68-102
Enrolled: 58-1-102, 58-1-506, 58-67-102, 58-68-102
Amended 3/7/2025 21:03:740: 58-1-102, 58-1-506, 58-67-102, 58-68-102
Substitute #4: 58-1-102, 58-1-506, 58-67-102, 58-68-102