The proposed bill, HB2525, amends sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to the Barbering and Cosmetology Board. It expands the pathways for obtaining licenses in aesthetics, nail technology, and hairstyling by allowing individuals to qualify through apprenticeship programs approved by the U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) or the Department of Economic Security (DES). These apprenticeship programs must include a minimum number of hours dedicated to infection protection and law review instruction: 200 hours for aesthetics and hairstyling, and 150 hours for nail technology.

The bill also makes technical and conforming changes to current statutes, such as clarifying that students attending board-licensed schools are exempt from certain regulations while on school premises or at school-sponsored events. Additionally, it specifies that individuals participating in DES-approved apprenticeship programs in aesthetics, nail technology, or hairstyling are exempt from cosmetology statutes while working with a mentor in a board-licensed establishment. The bill is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-321, 32-357, 32-506, 32-510, 32-511, 32-512, 32-512.01, 32-322, 32-358, 32-301, 32-501, 32-354, 32-573
House Engrossed Version: 32-506, 32-510, 32-512, 32-512.01, 32-511
Chaptered Version: 32-506, 32-510, 32-512, 32-512.01, 32-511