# New Jersey A1377: Modifies languages that examinations are to be conducted in for applicants seeking professional license issued by New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.

New Jersey A1377, Modifies languages that examinations are to be conducted in for applicants seeking professional license issued by New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling., is a 221st Legislature (2026-2027) House bill sponsored by Clinton Calabrese (Democratic), Ellen J. Park (Democratic), Annette Quijano (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-01-13 (Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee) (as of 2026-10-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey A1377
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 221st Legislature (2026-2027)
- Title: Modifies languages that examinations are to be conducted in for applicants seeking professional license issued by New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-01-13, Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
- Sponsors: Clinton Calabrese (Democratic), Ellen J. Park (Democratic), Annette Quijano (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Clinton Calabrese (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Ellen J. Park (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Annette Quijano (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Shama A. Haider (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Yvonne Lopez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tennille R. McCoy (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Shanique Speight (Democratic), House

## Actions (1)

- 2026-01-13: Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (House)

## Bill text

- As Introduced, 2025-12-22: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A1500/1377_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A1500/1377_I1.PDF)

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## Sources
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A1500/1377_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A1500/1377_I1.PDF)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-A1377-2026-2027 (as of 2026-10-12).