BARBER AND COSMETOLOGY SERVICES ACT – Amends existing law to revise qualifications for cosmetology licensure.
This bill (H 513) reduces the required education hours for cosmetology licensure in Idaho. It changes the minimum school hours from 1,600 to 1,000 and apprenticeship hours from 3,200 to 2,000 for new cosmetologists. The changes directly affect individuals seeking cosmetology licenses, making the path to licensure less time-intensive. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, as declared an emergency.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Jan 23, 2026
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Committee
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Jan 23, 2026
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Reported Printed and Referred to Business
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Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
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