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NJ S3445
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
- Reduces public members on the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling from three to two members
- Replaces the single licensed teacher position with two positions: one representing public school vocational programs in cosmetology approved by the State Board of Education, and one representing licensed private schools of cosmetology and hairstyling
- Expands eligibility for the six practicing licensee seats from specifically cosmetologist-hairstylists, beauticians, and barbers to any profession licensed by the board
- Maintains the requirement that one board member among the six practicing licensees and one teacher representative must have experience providing services to individuals with textured hair
- Retains the 13-member board structure, including one State executive department member and two hair braiding shop owners or operators
Legislative Description
Modifies membership of New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce2/9/2026
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