All Roll Calls
Yes: 102 • No: 1
New MexicoHB 2812025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
HAIR BRAIDING LICENSURE
Sponsored By: Janelle Anyanonu (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Braiders and eyebrow threaders need no license
Beginning July 1, 2025, hair braiders and eyebrow threaders in New Mexico need no state barber and cosmetology board license. Hair braiding includes twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking, or braiding hair. It also covers incidental use of topical products, mechanical tools, extensions, fibers, beads, and other accessories. The board cannot discipline people for braiding hair without a license. It also cannot deny barbering, cosmetology, or hairstyling licenses because applicants braided hair without those licenses before July 1, 2025. Other requirements for those licenses still apply.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Janelle Anyanonu
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Harold Pope
Democratic • Senate
Pamelya Herndon
Democratic • House
Patricia Roybal Caballero
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/20/2025
Final Senate Vote
Yes: 41 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2025
Final House Vote
Yes: 61 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor - Chapter 39 - Apr. 7
4/7/2025SenatePassed in the Senate - Y:41 N:0
3/20/2025SenateSJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
3/17/2025SenateSTBTC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
3/14/2025SenateSent to STBTC - Referrals: STBTC/SJC
3/5/2025SenatePassed in the House of Representatives - Y:61 N:1
3/5/2025HouseHCEDC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
3/1/2025HouseHCPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
2/19/2025HouseSent to HCPAC - Referrals: HCPAC/HCEDC
2/5/2025Senate
Bill Text
Final Version
4/8/2025
SJC Committee Report 3/17/25
3/17/2025
STBTC Committee Report 3/14/25
3/14/2025
HCEDC Committee Report 3/01/25
3/1/2025
HCPAC Committee Report 2/19/25
2/19/2025
Introduced
2/5/2025