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HB 497 Kentucky House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology.

Summary
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 317A to allow reciprocal licensing for cosmetologists, estheticians, and nail technicians; include work experience as a basis for licensure; explicitly include military personnel and spouses; repeal KRS 317A.100, relating to reciprocal licensing and continuing education.
Issues: ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes military personnel in licensing provisions, facilitating veteran employment in cosmetology fields by recognizing military work experience.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action Feb 21, 2025
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Feb 21, 2025
Committee
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Feb 13, 2025
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