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KY HB903

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Peyton Griffee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "shop training program" allowing barber shops to register with the Kentucky Board of Barbering to employ unlicensed individuals who can perform barbering services under direct supervision of a licensed barber

  • Requires unlicensed program participants to complete 2 hours of education on barbering, cosmetology, and sanitation laws, plus pass a sanitation examination before providing services

  • Mandates written disclosure to customers that they are receiving services from an unlicensed provider participating in the training program

  • Establishes that participants become eligible to apply for an apprentice license after completing at least 1,200 hours or 9 months in the shop training program

  • Authorizes the Board to order shops to cease program participation if human health is endangered, and removes shops from the program if 3 or more participants fail the barber license examination within one year

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to barber apprenticeships.

Licensing

Last Action

to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations3/11/2026
Committee On Committees3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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