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FL S0704

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Keith Perry

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "limited barbering" category in Florida law, defined as hair cutting and styling, mustache and beard trimming, shampooing, and blow drying—excluding the application of chemical preparations other than hair tonics, spray, shampoo, and conditioner
  • Allows unlicensed individuals who have not completed the standard barber examination or training to perform limited barbering services for pay, provided they register with the Barbers' Board, work in a licensed barbershop with a licensed barber present, and complete an HIV/AIDS continuing education course
  • Requires the board to offer registration at no fee, list registered limited barbers on the department's website, and authorizes denial of registration if the applicant has been disciplined for barbering-related violations in any jurisdiction within the previous 3 years
  • Requires licensed barbershops to display each limited barber's proof of registration alongside barber licenses, and exempts registered limited barbers from existing prohibitions against unlicensed individuals performing barbering services
  • Grants the Barbers' Board authority to suspend, revoke, or otherwise discipline limited barbering registrations for causes including gross malpractice, practicing with an infectious disease, or committing other prohibited acts, with an effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Limited Barbering

Last Action

Died in Commerce and Tourism

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism2/5/2024

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