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MaineLD 1861132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act to Require Training on Textured Hair for Aestheticians, Barber Hair Stylists, Cosmetologists and Hair Designers

Sponsored By: Rachel Talbot Ross (Democratic)

Became Law

LICENSINGLICENSING - COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERING

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Bill Overview

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Textured-hair training at beauty schools

The law requires state licensing rules for cosmetology, barber, and hair design schools to cover textured hair care. Schools must teach styling and treatment of textured hair. Rules also cover instructor qualifications, school operations, student records, health, safety and sanitation, facilities and off-site classrooms, refunds, and student notices. Rules must include how programs give credit for training that matches their applied courses. Owners and instructors must meet these standards. Students will learn textured-hair care and safety.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Rachel Talbot Ross

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Ambureen Rana

    Democratic • House

  • Craig V. Hickman

    Democratic • Senate

  • David Haggan

    Republican • Senate

  • Deqa Dhalac

    Democratic • House

  • Donna Bailey

    Democratic • Senate

  • Eleanor Sato

    Democratic • House

  • Kristi Mathieson

    Democratic • House

  • Mark Babin

    Republican • House

  • Rachel Henderson

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 257

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/3/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/2/2025House

  4. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-191).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/2/2025House

  5. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-191) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-191).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    6/2/2025Senate

  6. Received by the Secretary of the Senate on May 1, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2

    5/1/2025Senate

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