All Roll Calls
Yes: 210 • No: 67
IowaHF 71191st General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
A bill for an act relating to the practice of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences, including establishment training programs, schools of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences, and course of study. (Formerly HF 49.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.
Sponsored By: COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Higher fines for unlicensed salon work
Beginning July 1, 2025, the board can fine unlicensed people or non-registered shops up to $1,000 per day after an order or citation. The total for a run of violations cannot exceed $10,000.
License exam after 2,000 hours
Beginning July 1, 2025, you can take the state barbering and cosmetology exam after 2,000 supervised hours in a registered program. You must submit proof signed by your supervising licensees.
New supervised salon training jobs
Beginning July 1, 2025, licensed salons and barbershops can register to host trainees. Registered shops may hire people without a license to do services under in-person supervision. The unlicensed worker must complete two hours of law and sanitation training first. Supervision means a licensee is physically present and able to help. Supervised work at registered sites is lawful, and trainees are covered by the state cosmetology law.
Stronger safety and disclosure at salons
Beginning July 1, 2025, participating shops must meet facility, equipment, safety, and infection-control rules and are subject to inspections. Before you receive services from an unlicensed worker, the shop must give you a clear written notice. The board can stop a shop’s participation right away if people’s health is at risk. Invasive procedures that cut or change human tissue are not allowed, except hair removal and nail services. In injury suits tied to a participating shop, the winning party may recover reasonable attorney fees and other relief.
New rules for schools and instructors
Beginning July 1, 2025, the board may approve one course that trains students for both esthetics and nail licenses. You must still meet each license’s full rules to get that license. Licensed schools do not need a separate establishment license. Schools may host other activities that do not disrupt classes, and instructors may do paid services at the school when not teaching.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/14/2025
Passed House
Yes: 74 • No: 12
Senate vote • 5/14/2025
Passed Senate
Yes: 39 • No: 6
Senate vote • 5/12/2025
Passed Senate
Yes: 30 • No: 20
House vote • 3/17/2025
Passed House
Yes: 67 • No: 29
Actions Timeline
Explanations of votes.
6/27/2025legislatureSigned by Governor.
6/6/2025GovernorReported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor.
5/27/2025SenateExplanation of vote.
5/20/2025legislatureMessage from Senate.
5/14/2025SenateImmediate message.
5/14/2025legislaturePassed Senate, yeas 39, nays 6.
5/14/2025SenateSenate concurred with S-3188.
5/14/2025SenateMessage from House, with amendment S-3188.
5/14/2025HouseImmediate message.
5/14/2025legislaturePassed House, yeas 74, nays 12.
5/14/2025HouseHouse concurred as House amended.
5/14/2025HouseAmendment H-1325 adopted, as amended.
5/14/2025legislatureAmendment H-1331 out of order.
5/14/2025legislatureAmendment H-1352 to Senate amendment H-1325 filed, adopted.
5/14/2025SenateAmendment H-1331 filed.
5/13/2025legislatureSenate amendment H-1325 filed.
5/12/2025SenateMessage from Senate.
5/12/2025SenateImmediate message.
5/12/2025legislatureExplanation of vote.
5/12/2025legislaturePassed Senate, yeas 30, nays 20.
5/12/2025SenateAmendment S-3143 adopted.
5/12/2025legislatureSubstituted for SF 551.
5/12/2025legislatureAmendment S-3143 filed.
5/8/2025legislaturePlaced on calendar under unfinished business.
4/3/2025legislature
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