HB 1131 IN

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Amends the definition of "esthetician" to include certain services. Adds a definition for "microneedling". Requires a person who provides microneedling to provide the professional licensing agency proof of advanced training or certification at the agency's request. Provides that an applicant for an electrologist license does not need to hold a cosmetologist license or esthetician license before applying for an electrologist license. Requires an applicant to complete a combined total of 600 hours of education and experience required under the rules adopted by the state board of cosmetology and barber examiners (board) beginning July 1, 2027. Requires the board to amend the rules for electrology training in a beauty culture school not later than June 30, 2027.

• Cory Criswell Republican · author
• Linda Rogers Republican · sponsor
• Stacey Donato Republican · sponsor

1. Jan 5, 2026 Coauthored by Representatives Teshka, Patterson · lower
2. Jan 5, 2026 Authored by Representative Criswell · lower
3. Jan 5, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions · lower
4. Jan 15, 2026 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · lower
5. Jan 15, 2026 Representative Errington added as coauthor · lower
6. Jan 20, 2026 Second reading: ordered engrossed · lower
7. Jan 23, 2026 Referred to the Senate · lower
8. Jan 22, 2026 Senate sponsors: Senators Rogers, Donato · lower
9. Jan 22, 2026 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 71: yeas 88, nays 1 · lower
10. Jan 27, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Pensions and Labor · upper
11. Feb 5, 2026 Committee report: do pass, adopted · upper
12. Feb 10, 2026 Second reading: ordered engrossed · upper
13. Feb 12, 2026 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 157: yeas 44, nays 3 · upper
14. Feb 13, 2026 Returned to the House without amendments · upper
15. Feb 18, 2026 Signed by the Speaker · lower
16. Feb 19, 2026 Signed by the President Pro Tempore · upper
17. Feb 23, 2026 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
18. Feb 24, 2026 Public Law 24 · lower
19. Feb 24, 2026 Signed by the Governor · executive