HB 532 Summary

• Replaces "managing" license terminology with "advanced" licenses for cosmetologists, estheticians, hair designers, manicurists, and natural hair stylists to clarify these individuals work in salons rather than manage them.

• Creates new "boutique services" registration for individuals providing specialized services like braiding, threading, and eyelash extensions, with reduced training requirements compared to full cosmetology licensure.

• Changes license renewal dates from the last day of January in odd-numbered years to each licensee's birthdate, effective January 1, 2015, while requiring transition flexibility.

• Increases fines for violations discovered during inspections (first offense up to $250, subsequent offenses up to $1,500) and establishes procedures for payment, extensions, and collection through the Attorney General.

• Establishes an Efficient Regulation of Beauty Services Commission to study consolidation of tasks between the State Board of Cosmetology and State Barber Board, with findings due by December 31, 2014.