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WV HB5538

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Funkhouser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "Master Esthetician" license in West Virginia under the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists for practitioners performing advanced, noninvasive cosmetic procedures
  • Requires applicants to hold a current esthetician license, complete 600 hours of advanced esthetics education at a board-approved program, and pass written and practical examinations
  • Authorizes Master Estheticians to perform advanced services affecting the epidermis and superficial dermis, including lasers, intense pulsed light devices, microneedling, and radiofrequency treatments
  • Prohibits Master Estheticians from performing procedures penetrating beyond the superficial dermis or any medical/surgical procedures requiring a health profession license
  • Requires biennial license renewal with continuing education and allows licensure by endorsement for practitioners from other states with substantially equivalent credentials

Legislative Description

To expand licensing opportunities and safety regulation in the esthetics industry

Last Action

To House Government Organization

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/16/2026

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