Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; bring forward code sections related to.

SB 2440 consolidates Mississippi's separate State Board of Cosmetology and Board of Barber Examiners into a single State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. The bill establishes a 7-member board (3 cosmetology professionals, 3 barbering professionals, and the State Health Officer) with specific appointment rules, staggered initial terms based on Supreme Court districts, and eligibility requirements including 10 years of licensed practice. It reorganizes existing code sections to define key terms like "barbering" and "cosmetology" for regulatory purposes, clarifying which services fall under the board's jurisdiction. The bill did not create new licensing rules or fees but restructured the governing body for these professions. (Note: The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.)