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MarylandHB 10252026 Regular SessionHouse

State Board of Cosmetologists - Licensing - Eyelash Extensions

Sponsored By: April Rose (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Eyelash applicants lose exam-only licensing option

Beginning October 1, 2026, passing Board tests no longer replaces training for a Maryland limited eyelash extension license. Applicants must complete at least 3 months as a registered apprentice or 100 hours of eyelash instruction in an approved program. Applicants must also be at least 17, have finished ninth grade or its equivalent, and complete 1 hour of domestic violence awareness training. An existing exception meets the training requirement for applicants licensed elsewhere who actively practiced there for at least 6 months. The law keeps the general Board exam requirement; it removes exams as a substitute for training.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • April Rose

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • April Miller

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 161 • No: 7

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 4

House vote • 3/5/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 118 • No: 7 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 299

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/10/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/10/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/10/2026Senate

  7. Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/16/2026Senate

  8. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/6/2026Senate

  9. Third Reading Passed (118-7)

    3/5/2026House

  10. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/4/2026House

  11. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

    3/3/2026House

  12. Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/16/2026House

  13. First Reading Economic Matters

    2/9/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/4/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/9/2026

    PDF

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