| Last Action | 02/20/25: floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to licensed professionals. |
| Bill Documents | Introduced |
| Bill Request Number | 70 |
| Sponsors | R. Thomas, D. Yates |
| Summary of Original Version | Amend KRS 317.570 and 317A.120 to allow barber and cosmetology license applicants to retake the failed portion of an examination one month after receiving actual notice of the failure; enable cosmetologist and esthetician applicants to retake any examination an unlimited number of times; amend KRS 317A.020 to allow a penalty more severe than a warning notice to be issued if a licensee knowingly employs or utilizes an unlicensed nail technician; amend KRS 317A.040 to remove the requirement that a licensed cosmetologist serve as the executive director of the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology; amend KRS 317A.100 to allow reciprocal licensure for an applicant from a United States territory. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Licensing - Barbers and cosmetologists, licensure Occupations and Professions - Barbers and cosmetologists, licensure United States - Cosmetology board licensure, reciprocity with United States territories Barbers and Cosmetologists - Licensing examination, opportunity to retake Boards and Commissions - Kentucky Board of Cosmetology, executive director |
| Jump to Proposed Amendments |
Senate Committee Substitute 1 Senate Floor Amendment 1 |
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| Amendment | Senate Committee Substitute 1 |
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| Summary | Retain original provisions; require enhanced penalties if a licensee knowingly employs or utilizes any unlicensed individual; enable all cosmetology board licensure applicants to retake any examination an unlimited number of times; amend KRS 317A.130 to apply health and safety standards to all licensees. |
| Index Headings |
Licensing - Cosmetology board, examinations Occupations and Professions - Kentucky Board of Cosmetology, licensure Barbers and Cosmetologists - Licensing examination, opportunity to retake Boards and Commissions - Kentucky Board of Cosmetology, licensure |
| Amendment | Senate Floor Amendment 1 |
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| Sponsor | R. Thomas |
| Summary | Remove all language relating to the barber licensure examination. |
| Index Headings |
Barbers and Cosmetologists - Barber licensure examination, removal Licensing - Barber licensure examination, removal Occupations and Professions - Barber licensure examination, removal |
Last updated: 2/21/2025 4:29 PM (EST)