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NJ A975

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows out-of-state cosmetology and hairstyling professionals to use teaching experience as an alternative to the 3-year practical work experience requirement for New Jersey licensure
  • Teaching experience must be from a school licensed or approved by an agency in the applicant's home jurisdiction
  • The New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling has discretion to determine whether teaching experience equals all or part of the 3-year practical experience requirement
  • Applies to individuals seeking licenses as cosmetologist-hairstylist, beautician, barber, manicurist, hair braider, or skin care specialist
  • Amends P.L.1984, c.205 and takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Allows teaching experience to be considered for out-of-State individuals seeking licensure from New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.

Regulated Professions

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Regulated Professions1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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