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WV SB486

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Darren Thorne

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "master aesthetician" license category under the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists requiring a minimum of 900 clock hours of training (compared to 600 hours for a standard aesthetician)
  • Authorizes master aestheticians to perform advanced procedures including laser technology, intense pulsed light (IPL) devices, microneedling, and radiofrequency treatments
  • Amends §30-27-3 of the West Virginia Code by adding the master aesthetician definition and renumbering existing subsections accordingly
  • Introduced by Senator Thorne on January 19, 2026, and referred to the Senate Committee on Government Organization

Legislative Description

Relating to WV Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists

Professions and Occupations

Last Action

To House Government Organization

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization3/3/2026
Government Organization1/19/2026

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