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Senate Bill 22

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Last Action	03/13/25: 2nd reading, to Rules
Title	AN ACT relating to licensed professionals.
Bill Documents	Current 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 House Committee Substitute 1
Votes	Vote History

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01/07/25	introduced in Senate to Committee on Committees (S)
01/09/25	to Licensing & Occupations (S)
02/18/25	reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
02/19/25	2nd reading, to Rules
02/20/25	floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
02/26/25	posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 28, 2025
02/27/25	posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 27, 2025 3rd reading, passed 35-2 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)
02/28/25	received in House to Committee on Committees (H)
03/07/25	to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
03/12/25	reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
03/13/25	2nd reading, to Rules

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment	Senate Committee Substitute 1
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
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

Amendment	House Committee Substitute 1
Summary	Retain original provisions; amend KRS 317.410 to define "mobile barber shop"; amend KRS 317.420 to require a Kentucky Board of Barbering license to operate a mobile barber shop; amend KRS 317.430 to authorize the board to govern mobile barber shops; amend KRS 317.440 to direct the board to promulgate administrative regulations governing the location and housing of mobile barber shops, requirements regarding their operation, and inspection criteria for mobile barber shops; direct the board to establish on its website a system that allows licensees to report the location or change in location of a mobile barber shop; amend KRS 317.450 to require the board to issue a license to operate a mobile barber shop to any barber who is licensed under KRS Chapter 317 and meets the requirements of administrative regulations promulgated by the board; amend KRS 317.570 to allow examinations at a Department of Corrections facility that operates a licensed barber school; amend KRS 317.580 to require a mobile barber shop to have a sink with hot and cold running water.
Index Headings	Licensing - Mobile barber shops, licensure Occupations and Professions - Barbers, mobile barber shops, licensure Public Health - Mobile barber shops, licensure Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Mobile barber shops, licensure, operation, inspection criteria Barbers and Cosmetologists - Barbers, mobile barber shops, licensure Boards and Commissions - Kentucky Board of Barbering, mobile barber shops, licensure

Last updated: 3/13/2025 11:37 PM (EDT)