HB5220 Summary

• Reduces required training hours for barber licensure from 1,500 to 1,200 hours, with cosmetology school training credit reduced from 1,000 to 800 hours.

• Lowers cosmetology licensure requirements from 1,500 to 1,200 hours, and reduces cross-training credits between barbering and cosmetology from 1,000 to 800 hours.

• Decreases esthetician training requirements from 750 to 600 hours and esthetics teacher training from 750 to 600 hours (or 500 hours with 2 years experience).

• Reduces nail technician training from 350 to 280 hours and nail technology teacher training from 625 to 500 hours (or 400 hours with 2 years experience).

• Lowers hair braider training requirements from 300 to 240 clock hours (or 10 to 8 credit hour equivalency) across all component categories.