SB567 Summary

• Merges the State Board of Barber Examiners with the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee into a single "Barbering and Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee" under the Department of Health

• Abolishes the State Board of Barber Examiners and transfers all its authority, powers, duties, functions, records, personnel, and funds to the Department of Health

• Expands the combined committee to seven members including representatives from cosmetology, barbering, schools, aestheticians, nail technicians, and consumers

• Updates all references throughout Arkansas Code Title 17, Chapter 26 to reflect the combined regulatory structure for both cosmetology and barbering professions

• Takes effect October 1, 2019, with provisions addressing potential conflicts with House Bill 1763 of 2019 regarding department reorganization