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AL SB183

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Merika Coleman-Evans

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes hair braiding and hair weaving from the legal definition of "cosmetology" in Alabama, eliminating licensing requirements for these practices
  • Exempts natural hair styling (cleansing, weaving, extending, locking, braiding, or arranging hair without cutting, coloring, or chemical treatments) from regulation by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
  • Repeals Section 34-7B-20, which established examination and licensing requirements for natural hair stylists
  • Exempts facilities where only natural hair styling is performed from state board oversight
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; natural hair styling exempt from regulation

Authorities, Boards, & Commissions

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Boards, Agencies and Commissions2/12/2026
Healthcare1/20/2026

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