Hair Braiding Deregulation Bills Advance in Florida, North Dakota and Tennessee

The first week of April finds 40 state legislatures actively meeting – including Virginia’s General Assembly which reconvened Wednesday to address Gubernatorial amendments and vetoes.  Georgia’s legislature adjourned sine die on Tuesday and Kansas’ legislature is likewise scheduled to adjourn on Friday.  Additionally, both Colorado and Iowa have crossover deadlines this week by which bills need to be passed by their chamber of origin to remain viable.  During this critical period, AACS will keep you apprised of the latest state legislative developments of interest to member schools.    

Tennessee’s Senate voted 26 to 5 Monday to pass SB 1185 as amended.  The amendment, which technically preserves the state’s 300-hour natural hair styling license, would allow the performance of hair braiding with 16-hours of training in health and hygiene, either online or in person. Click here to read the full update.