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House Bill 273

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Last Action 03/05/26: 2nd reading, to Rules
Title AN ACT relating to barbering.
Bill Documents Introduced
Bill Request Number 1436
Sponsors M. Clines, M. Koch
Summary of Original Version Amend KRS 317.430, relating to the Kentucky Board of Barbering, to add the executive director of the board as a nonvoting member; amend KRS 317.450 to remove language regarding good moral character and temperate habit requirements; reduce length of experience from 3 years to 1 year for certain out-of-state applicants; amend KRS 317.470 to change the title of "administrator" to "executive director"; amend KRS 317.540, relating to barber schools to reduce the number of required hours of course instruction from 1,500 to 1,200; increase the maximum number of hours allowed per day from 8 to 10 hours; make technical changes.
Index Headings of Original Version Barbers And Cosmetologists - Licensing, requirements
Barbers And Cosmetologists - Kentucky Board of Barbering, executive director, nonvoting member
Boards And Commissions - Kentucky Board of Barbering, executive director, nonvoting member
Licensing - Barbers, requirements
Occupations And Professions - Barbers, barber instructors, licensing requirements
Jump to Proposed Amendments House Committee Substitute 1

Actions

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01/08/26
  • introduced in House
  • to Committee on Committees (H)
01/15/26
  • to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
03/04/26
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
03/05/26
  • 2nd reading, to Rules

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Committee Substitute 1
Summary Retain original provisions and amend the definition of "barbering"; require anyone practicing barbering to hold a current license; move compensation of board members to administrative regulations; allow officers, agents, and inspectors of the board to require identification when conducting inspections; and include provisions of KRS Chapter 317 as one of the topics to be included in examinations given by the board.
Index Headings Barbers And Cosmetologists - Examination requirements, applicants
Boards And Commissions - Kentucky Board of Barbering, member compensation
Licensing - Examination requirements, barbers, applicants
Occupations And Professions - Inspection requirements, barbers

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