# Maryland HB 1547: Barbers and Cosmetologists - License Qualifications - Domestic Violence Awareness Training

Maryland HB 1547, Barbers and Cosmetologists - License Qualifications - Domestic Violence Awareness Training, is a 2025 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Adrienne A. Jones (Democratic); status signed, last action 2025-05-06 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 286) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland HB 1547
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2025 Regular Session
- Title: Barbers and Cosmetologists - License Qualifications - Domestic Violence Awareness Training
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-02-25
- Last action: 2025-05-06, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 286
- Sponsor: Adrienne A. Jones (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Business Occupations and Professions, Awareness and Outreach, Barbers, Communications -see also- ElecComm; Intergov; Telecom; etc., Cosmetologists, Domestic Violence -see also- Child Abuse & Neglect, Job Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational Rehab, Labor, Department of, Licenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; Permits, Time, Virtual Environments
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 3 (302 yes, 16 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Free required training for barbers and cosmetologists: mixed, low. Beginning January 1, 2026, Maryland barber and cosmetology license applicants must complete domestic violence awareness training. This includes barber-stylist, esthetician, hair services, blow-drying, and nail technician licenses. Training lasts at least one hour, is free, and must be available in…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Adrienne A. Jones (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-04-07 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 132 | 8 |   |
| 2025-04-05 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 42 | 0 |   |
| 2025-03-17 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 128 | 8 | 2 |

## Actions (18)

- 2025-05-06: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 286
- 2025-04-07: Passed Enrolled (House)
- 2025-04-07: Third Reading Passed (132-8) (House)
- 2025-04-07: House Concurs Senate Amendments (House)
- 2025-04-05: Third Reading Passed (42-0) (Senate)
- 2025-04-05: Second Reading Passed with Amendments (Senate)
- 2025-04-05: Favorable with Amendments {983321/1 Adopted (Senate)
- 2025-04-05: Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)
- 2025-03-18: Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. (Senate)
- 2025-03-17: Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)
- 2025-03-17: Third Reading Passed (128-8) (House)
- 2025-03-15: Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed (House)
- 2025-03-15: Favorable Report by Economic Matters (House)
- 2025-03-06: Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2025-03-06: Hearing canceled (House)
- 2025-03-06: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2025-03-06: Rereferred to Economic Matters (House)
- 2025-02-25: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations (House)

## Bill text

- Enacted, 2025-05-06: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/Chapters_noln/CH_286_hb1547e.pdf)
- Enrolled, 2025-04-07: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb1547e.pdf)
- Third Reading, 2025-03-15: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb1547t.pdf)
- First Reading, 2025-02-25: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb1547f.pdf)

## Related bills

- SB 0227: Workers' Compensation - Payment From Uninsured Employers' Fund - Revisions (vetoed)
- HB 0482: Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process (vetoed)
- HB 0384: Maryland Disability Service Animal Program - Established (vetoed)
- SB 0157: Maryland Disability Service Animal Program - Established (vetoed)
- HB 1294: Commercial Law - Credit Regulation - Earned Wage Access and Credit Modernization (became law)
- HB 0228: Maryland Veterans Trust – Assistance to Members of the Maryland National Guard (signed)

## Sources
- [Enacted (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/Chapters_noln/CH_286_hb1547e.pdf)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb1547e.pdf)
- [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb1547t.pdf)
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb1547f.pdf)

## Related
- [SB 0227: Workers' Compensation - Payment From Uninsured Employers' Fund - Revisions](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0227-2025RS)
- [HB 0482: Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0482-2025RS)
- [HB 0384: Maryland Disability Service Animal Program - Established](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0384-2025RS)
- [SB 0157: Maryland Disability Service Animal Program - Established](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0157-2025RS)
- [HB 1294: Commercial Law - Credit Regulation - Earned Wage Access and Credit Modernization](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB1294-2025RS)
- [HB 0228: Maryland Veterans Trust – Assistance to Members of the Maryland National Guard](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0228-2025RS)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB1547-2025RS (as of 2026-10-19).