IllinoisHB2737104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

COSMETOLOGY-LICENSE EDUCATION

Sponsored By: Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican)

In Committee

Summary

Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Provides that relevant professional schools may provide a maximum of 50% of the hours required for theory portions of the practicum through online or distance study and may provide that a maximum of 10% of the required hours may be completed in an internship program and supervised by a licensed professional, subject to the rules of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that a person may receive a license as a cosmetologist if the person has completed an online course approved by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and 750 hours of hands-on training supervised by a licensed cosmetologist extending over a period of not less than 8 months nor more than 7 consecutive years and the person has completed the other requirements for licensure under the Act. Provides that hands-on training conducted under the laws of another state or territory of the United States or of a foreign country or province shall be credited toward the 750 hours of hands-on training required for licensure if the training was supervised by a cosmetologist licensed under the laws of another state or territory of the United States or foreign country or province.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

    3/21/2025House
  2. Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee

    3/4/2025House
  3. Referred to Rules Committee

    2/6/2025House
  4. First Reading

    2/6/2025House
  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

    2/5/2025House

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