HB 424 Summary

• Consolidates and revises definitions for barber, cosmetology, and related occupations; removes redundant definitions and adds new terms including "licensed school" and "makeup artist."

• Allows persons licensed under the chapter to practice charitable services on a nonprofit basis for up to 12 days per year, provided services comply with inspection, safety, and disinfection requirements.

• Authorizes the board to approve relevant education credits for licensees seeking to qualify for different licenses (e.g., cosmetologists qualifying for barber licenses) with a maximum 100-hour requirement unless required by national accrediting bodies.

• Revises apprenticeship requirements by establishing registration with the board and a three-year completion timeline, with specific hour requirements for each occupation (ranging from 1,200 to 3,200 hours depending on the trade).

• Delegates specific requirements for licensing, training, and disinfection standards to board rule rather than statute, including requirements for schools, establishments, and makeup artist certification.