WyomingSF 1132025 General SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT relating to professions and occupations; specifying that the practice of natural hair braiding is exempt from the Wyoming Cosmetology Act; clarifying that the owner of a salon may require certification for the practice of natural hair braiding; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.

Sponsored By: Lynn Hutchings (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

No license for natural hair braiding

The law exempts people who only do natural hair braiding from Wyoming’s cosmetology rules. Braiding means twisting, wrapping, weaving, locking, extending, or braiding hair by hand or with simple tools like combs, clips, crochet hooks, rollers, thread, and beads. It allows minor trimming and making or lacing wigs and the use of conditioners, gels, oils, and pomades. It does not include dyeing, chemical straightening or curling, or chemical bonding like tape, keratin, or fusion bonds. Braiding is treated as separate from barbering, hair styling, and cosmetology.

Salon owners may require braider certification

A salon owner can require a private certification for anyone who braids hair in that salon. Braiders who work there may need to pay for and keep that certification. This is optional for the owner and is not a statewide license. Independent braiders outside a salon remain exempt from cosmetology licensing.

Law takes effect immediately

The law takes effect immediately under Article 4, Section 8 of the Wyoming Constitution. The natural hair braiding rules are active now.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Lynn Hutchings

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Ocean Andrew

    Republican • House

  • Abby Angelos

    Republican • House

  • Marlene Brady

    Republican • House

  • Laurie Bratten

    Republican • House

  • Martha Lawley

    Republican • House

  • Jayme Lien

    Republican • House

  • Ann Lucas

    Republican • House

  • Karlee Provenza

    Democratic • House

  • Rachel Rodriguez-Williams

    Republican • House

  • Evie Brennan

    Republican • Senate

  • Tara Nethercott

    Republican • Senate

  • Laura Pearson

    Republican • Senate

  • Wendy Schuler

    Republican • Senate

  • Cheri Steinmetz

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 129 • No: 5

Senate vote 2/26/2025

S Concur:Passed 29-2-0-0-0

Yes: 29 • No: 2

House vote 2/26/2025

H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-1-3-0-0

Yes: 58 • No: 1

House vote 2/19/2025

H10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Senate vote 2/3/2025

S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0

Yes: 29 • No: 2

Senate vote 1/28/2025

S10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed SEA No. 0048

    2/28/2025Governor
  2. Assigned Chapter Number 80

    2/28/2025
  3. H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-1-3-0-0

    2/26/2025House
  4. S Received for Concurrence

    2/26/2025Senate
  5. S Concur:Passed 29-2-0-0-0

    2/26/2025Senate
  6. Assigned Number SEA No. 0048

    2/26/2025
  7. S President Signed SEA No. 0048

    2/26/2025Senate
  8. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0048

    2/26/2025House
  9. H 2nd Reading:Passed

    2/25/2025House
  10. H COW:Passed

    2/24/2025House
  11. H10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0

    2/19/2025House
  12. H Placed on General File

    2/19/2025House
  13. H Introduced and Referred to H10 - Labor

    2/10/2025House
  14. S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0

    2/3/2025Senate
  15. H Received for Introduction

    2/3/2025House
  16. S 2nd Reading:Passed

    1/31/2025Senate
  17. S COW:Passed

    1/30/2025Senate
  18. S10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0

    1/28/2025Senate
  19. S Placed on General File

    1/28/2025Senate
  20. S Introduced and Referred to S10 - Labor

    1/21/2025Senate
  21. S Received for Introduction

    1/15/2025Senate
  22. Bill Number Assigned

    1/14/2025

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