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IllinoisSB2154104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET

COSMETOLOGY-HYDRODERMABRASION

Sponsored By: Cristina Castro (Democratic)

Became Law

assignmentslicensed activitieshealth care licenses

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Stronger penalties and faster license actions

The Department can deny, suspend, or revoke licenses and fine up to $500 per violation for listed causes. If you fail to file or pay Illinois taxes, your license can be refused or suspended without a hearing until the Department of Revenue clears you. Criminal penalties escalate: first offense is a Class B misdemeanor, second is a Class A misdemeanor, and later offenses are Class 4 felonies with fines from $1,000 to $5,000. Fines must be paid within 60 days unless the order sets other terms. The Department can reissue a license when the Board certifies you complied with the order or are rehabilitated.

Surface skin care allowed, deeper banned

The law includes microdermabrasion, hydrodermabrasion, and dermaplaning as cosmetic services when done for beauty, not to treat disease or muscle or nerve disorders. Cosmetologists and estheticians may work only on the stratum corneum, the outer skin. They may not use any technique, product, or device meant to affect the living layers of skin. Deeper or medical treatments remain outside these licenses.

Clear lines for cosmetology, esthetics, nails

Electrology services are not part of cosmetology. Esthetics is separate from cosmetology and electrology, so each license covers its own services. Nail technology includes manicures, pedicures, nail decoration, artificial nails, and care for hands and feet, including limited massage.

Targeted licensing exemptions for certain work

Some jobs and settings are exempt from cosmetology licensing rules. Private training by bona fide associations or licensed schools that excludes the public is outside the law. Sellers may demonstrate cosmetics during a sales promotion without a license, and shampooers may work under a licensee’s direct supervision. Registered nurses and staff providing personal care in state‑licensed or certified facilities are not covered. On‑set services to actors in film, TV, or theater are exempt, and inmates may cut hair with Department of Corrections approval during incarceration. Doctors keep full medical practice authority.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Cristina Castro

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Bob Morgan

    Democratic • House

  • Eva-Dina Delgado

    Democratic • House

  • Kam Buckner

    Democratic • House

  • Margaret Croke

    Democratic • House

  • Travis Weaver

    Republican • House

  • William E Hauter

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 196 • No: 0

House vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 114 • No: 0

House vote • 4/23/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee;

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 55 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities;

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/19/2025

Do Pass as Amended Licensed Activities;

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0134

    8/1/2025Senate

  2. Effective Date August 1, 2025

    8/1/2025Senate

  3. Governor Approved

    8/1/2025Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/20/2025Senate

  5. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

    5/22/2025House

  6. Passed Both Houses

    5/22/2025Senate

  7. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000

    5/22/2025House

  8. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

    5/22/2025House

  9. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan

    5/22/2025House

  10. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter

    5/22/2025House

  11. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

    5/22/2025House

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    5/14/2025House

  13. Second Reading - Short Debate

    5/14/2025House

  14. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    4/23/2025House

  15. Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 013-000-000

    4/23/2025House

  16. Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee

    4/17/2025House

  17. Referred to Rules Committee

    4/9/2025House

  18. First Reading

    4/9/2025House

  19. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke

    4/9/2025House

  20. Arrived in House

    4/9/2025House

  21. Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000

    4/9/2025Senate

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

    4/4/2025Senate

  23. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Castro

    4/4/2025Senate

  24. Second Reading

    4/4/2025Senate

  25. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 008-000-000

    4/3/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Senate Amendment 1

    PDF

  • Senate Amendment 2

    PDF

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