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NJ A1377
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ellen Park
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AI Summary
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Requires the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling to offer licensing examinations in English plus the four other most commonly spoken languages in the state, replacing the current English-only requirement (with Spanish option only for practicing licensees)
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Directs the Division of Consumer Affairs to determine the four additional languages using the American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau or comparable data, and to post these languages on its website
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Mandates the Division verify and update the four most commonly spoken languages at least every five years
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Allows practicing licensees to use a translator for examinations at the board's discretion, consistent with existing language access laws (P.L.2023, c.263)
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Takes effect on the first day of the 12th month following enactment
Legislative Description
Modifies languages that examinations are to be conducted in for applicants seeking professional license issued by New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Regulated Professions
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
1/13/2026