Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 120: BARBERS AND COSMETOLOGISTS – Amends and repeals existing law to provide for the de-licensure of thermal stylists.
Eliminates state licensing requirements for retail thermal styling equipment dealers (curling irons, flat irons, blow dryers) by removing definitions, exemptions, registration requirements, and inspection provisions related to thermal stylists from the Barber and Cosmetology Services Act. Effective July 1, 2025.
Status
Signed by Governor (March 17, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 4, 2025
Sponsors
- BUSINESS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 5, 2025 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- March 10, 2025 — Senate: Read third time in full – PASSED - 35-0-0AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Galloway, Goodrich(Rabe), Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lake (passed)
- March 12, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 12, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 12, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 13, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 14, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 11:20 a.m. on March 13, 2025
- March 17, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 14, 2025 Session Law Chapter 75 Effective: 07/01/2025
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