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New JerseyA3414220th Legislature (2024-2025)HouseWALLET

Modifies regulation of student permits by NJ State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling and establishes oversight of individuals seeking employment as shampoo technicians.*

Sponsored By: Lampitt, Pamela R., Angela V. McKnight (Democratic), Carol A. Murphy (Democratic), M. Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Shanique Speight (Democratic), Shirley K. Turner (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Shampoo jobs gain a shorter training path

Beginning March 1, 2026, certified shampoo technicians can shampoo, condition, and glaze hair in licensed shops without a full professional license. Job seekers outside a professional-license program must complete 60 hours at a licensed school, approved public vocational program, or licensed shop; shops may charge a reasonable training fee. Candidates must pass a practical exam through a qualifying school, public program, or the New Jersey cosmetology board. The Board needs proof of training, including a notarized statement for shop training; school-affiliated examiners cannot grade their school's students. Certification carries a reasonable fee and must be renewed every two years.

Shampoo technicians can restore lapsed certification

Beginning March 1, 2026, shampoo technicians can apply to reactivate lapsed certification and regain access to certified work. They must pay a Board-set reactivation fee and meet Board requirements. After a lapse of 10 years or more, they must first pass the initial certification exam. The law does not state the fee amount.

Student shampoo permits have training limits

Beginning May 4, 2025, registered cosmetology, beauty culture, and barbering students can get shampoo permits after 60 hours of relevant instruction. Students must attend a licensed school or approved vocational program. Junior cosmetology students must also show they have no disease reasonably expected to spread while shampooing or rinsing hair. Student permits remain valid only during enrollment. They expire upon graduation, withdrawal, or a leave lasting more than 90 consecutive days.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Lampitt, Pamela R.

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Angela V. McKnight

    Democratic • Senate

  • Carol A. Murphy

    Democratic • House

  • M. Teresa Ruiz

    Democratic • Senate

  • Shanique Speight

    Democratic • House

  • Shirley K. Turner

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Alixon Collazos-Gill

    Democratic • House

  • Verlina Reynolds-Jackson

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 197 • No: 21

House vote • 12/19/2024

CONCUR IN SA

Yes: 61 • No: 10

Senate vote • 12/19/2024

AMEND

Yes: 38 • No: 0

Senate vote • 12/19/2024

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 5/13/2024

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 60 • No: 11

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.18.

    2/3/2025Governor

  2. Passed Assembly, PBH — (61-10-0)

    12/19/2024House

  3. Received in Assembly, 2RAC

    12/19/2024House

  4. Passed Senate — (38-0)

    12/19/2024Senate

  5. Substituted for S2245 (SCS)

    12/19/2024Senate

  6. SA, 2nd Reading in Senate — (38-0) (Ruiz)

    12/19/2024Senate

  7. Received in Senate, SWR, 2nd Reading in Senate

    5/16/2024Senate

  8. Passed Assembly — (60-11-0)

    5/13/2024House

  9. Reported, 2nd Reading in Assembly

    3/14/2024House

  10. Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

    2/1/2024House

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