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NJ S2808

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "general barber" license category in New Jersey covering basic barbering services including shampooing, cutting, clipper cutting, styling, facial hair trimming, and face massaging/cleansing

  • Establishes a barbering apprenticeship program allowing individuals to train under licensed barbers or general barbers while demonstrating completion of sanitation and safety courses

  • Requires the State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling to review apprenticeship qualifications, issue apprenticeship certificates, and maintain records of all certified barbering apprentices

  • Exempts certified barbering apprentices from the general licensing requirement while they pursue their course of study under a licensed professional's supervision

  • Amends existing cosmetology and hairstyling law to incorporate general barbering into licensing, school curricula, shop regulations, and board oversight functions

Legislative Description

Creates new level of barbering license and apprenticeships in barbering, and establishes limits to hours of instruction for certain barbering training.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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