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ColoradoHB26-11812026 Regular SessionHouse

Sunset Barber & Cosmetologist Act

Sponsored By: Chris Richardson (Republican), Janice Marchman (Democratic), Naquetta Ricks (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Beauty providers gain more exemptions

The law exempts listed providers and services from Colorado's Barber and Cosmetologist Act. Exempt services include makeup application, nail polishing, cosmetic facial tattooing such as eyebrow microblading, and electrolysis. The exemptions also cover services on deceased people, production hair and makeup, and preparing hair color for home use. Qualifying free nonprofit hair services and services in correctional facilities are also exempt. These changes start August 12, 2026, assuming final adjournment on May 13, 2026. If a referendum petition is filed, the changes take effect only after voter approval in November 2026 and the governor's official declaration.

Colorado beauty workers face updated rules

The law keeps Colorado's Barber and Cosmetologist Act in place until September 1, 2033, instead of September 1, 2026. It also changes which services fall under the Act. Cosmetology includes facial hair trimming, face and neck hair removal, and body wraps; esthetician services also include body wraps. Barbering includes specified scalp treatments and hair lightening and coloring. Applying hair extensions is removed from the hairstyling definition. These changes start August 12, 2026, assuming final adjournment on May 13, 2026. If a referendum petition is filed, the changes take effect only after voter approval in November 2026 and the governor's official declaration.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Chris Richardson

    Republican • House

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Naquetta Ricks

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Bob Marshall

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Carter

    Democratic • House

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Mullica

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

  • Scott Bright

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 111 • No: 21

Senate vote • 4/22/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 28 • No: 6

Senate vote • 4/21/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1181 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/31/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1181 to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 5 • No: 0

House vote • 3/23/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 51 • No: 13

House vote • 3/20/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1181 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 10 • No: 1

House vote • 3/5/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1181, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 10 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    6/3/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    6/2/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    6/2/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/2/2026House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/22/2026Senate

  6. Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    4/21/2026Senate

  7. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    4/21/2026Senate

  8. Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Unamended to Appropriations

    3/31/2026Senate

  9. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology

    3/26/2026Senate

  10. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/23/2026House

  11. House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    3/20/2026House

  12. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

    3/20/2026House

  13. House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to Appropriations

    3/5/2026House

  14. Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor

    2/9/2026House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Final Act

    PDF

  • House Business Affairs & Labor Preamend

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Reengrossed

    PDF

  • Rerevised

    PDF

  • Revised

    PDF

  • Signed Act

    PDF

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