HB 410 Summary

• Expands cosmetology regulation to include braiding and threading as licensed branches, requiring applicants to complete minimum training hours (150+ hours for braiders/threaders) and pass examinations to practice

• Establishes new license categories for braiders, threaders, managing braiders, managing threaders, and corresponding instructor licenses with specific training requirements and scope of practice limitations

• Increases continuing education requirements from 8 to 12 hours per biennial licensing period for licensed practitioners, plus adds business and tax instruction requirement of up to 4 hours for independent contractors

• Provides a 12-month transition period allowing unlicensed braiders and threaders to continue practicing, managing salons, teaching, and employing workers without licenses until the effective date compliance deadline

• Creates new independent contractor license framework (Section 4713.39) with specific requirements including renting salon space, supplying own materials, setting own schedule, and maintaining contractual agreements with salon owners