State Updates

New Jersey Bill Revising Student Clinic Fees Headed to the Governor 

In what is expected to be the final week of 2019 state legislative activity, there are four state legislatures – including New Jersey – actively meeting.  Therefore, this will be the last State Update for 2019.  

In 2020, 46 state legislatures will commence legislative sessions between January 1st and March 9th.  Four states – Montana, Nevada, North Dakota and Texas – do not have a regular legislative session scheduled in 2020.  In order to make sure you are apprised of the most current information of interest and impact to your school, AACS will be publishing weekly state updates starting the week of January 6th through Memorial Day.  

Earlier this week, New Jersey’s Senate voted 40 to 0 to send A3160 to Governor Phil Murphy (D) for signature into law.  The measure will permit cosmetology and hairstyling school clinics to charge the public fees for services that are greater than the cost of materials.  As previously reported, A3160 “also provides that fees charged by licensed school clinics must be clearly posted and that consumers must be notified that the cosmetology and hairstyling services provided in the clinic are performed by registered senior students under the supervision of licensed instructors.”  The bill was passed by the Assembly in November and did not receive a single dissenting vote during committee and floor consideration in either legislative chamber.  

An Illinois bill – HB 3996 – was filed this week to eliminate continuing education requirements for cosmetologist licensees 70 years of age or older and who have been licensed for at least 25 years.  The measure has not yet been referred to a legislative committee.     

The text of the bills listed in this report can be found in AACS’ Bill Tracking Portal.   

Best wishes to all for a very prosperous 2020!   

Please do not hesitate to contact Brian Newman at bnewman@abingdonstrategies.com or by phone at 202-491-5254 with comments or questions.