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KY HB885

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Deanna Frazier Gordon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits cosmetology licensees from performing Botox injections, collagen injections, laser treatments, or services penetrating beyond the basal layer of the epidermis unless under immediate supervision of a licensed physician

  • Creates a new permit system for natural hair braiding, exempting braiders from salon facility licenses if working from home and from cosmetology instruction hours beyond a sanitation course

  • Authorizes mobile salons as licensed structures on wheels where cosmetology services may be performed, with expanded definitions for fixed salons, limited facilities, and esthetic salons

  • Establishes administrative penalties up to $1,500 per offense for individuals practicing cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, or other regulated services without proper licensure

  • Requires cosmetology school applicants to complete training hours within 5 years of enrollment (1,500 hours for cosmetologists, 750 hours for estheticians, 450 hours for nail technicians) and removes prior requirements for "good moral character"

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to cosmetology.

Licensing

Last Action

2nd reading, to Rules

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/12/2026
Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations3/9/2026
Committee On Committees3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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