FL H0329

Repeals the Electrolysis Council and transfers its advisory functions directly to the Board of Medicine, which retains authority to establish minimum standards for electrolysis services

Licensed electrologists performing laser hair removal or reduction must pass either a nationally recognized examination in laser/light-based device use or a board-approved licensure examination covering both epilator and laser modalities

Requires electrologists using laser or light-based modalities to complete at least 10 of their 20 required biennial continuing education hours in laser or light-based modality training

Updates the definition of electrolysis to include permanent hair removal using FDA-cleared equipment and board-approved protocols, removing outdated language about destroying hair-producing cells

Effective date: October 1, 2019