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NJ A5965

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

7/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Louis Greenwald

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the practical examination requirement for licensure as a cosmetologist-hairstylist, beautician, barber, manicurist, skin care specialist, or hair braiding specialist in New Jersey
  • Retains only the written examination portion for these professions, removing the hands-on demonstration component previously required
  • Maintains the board's authority to determine examination requirements for teacher licensure and shampoo technician certification separately
  • Takes effect on the first day of the ninth month following enactment, allowing time for administrative implementation
  • Amends P.L.1984, c.205 governing the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling

Legislative Description

Removes practical examination as requirement for licensure in certain professions regulated by New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.

Regulated Professions

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

7/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Regulated Professions7/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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