Requires training of cosmetologists-hairstylists, beauticians, barbers, and hair braiders to include working on textured hair.
This New Jersey bill (A 1975, now enacted as P.L.2025, c.207) requires cosmetology, hairstyling, barbering, and hair braiding training programs to include specific instruction on working with textured hair. It directly affects licensed professionals in these fields, including cosmetologists, hairstylists, beauticians, barbers, and hair braiders who must complete state-approved training. The key provision amends existing licensing standards to mandate that training curricula cover techniques for textured hair care, ensuring new licensees are trained in this specific skill. The law applies to all training programs operating under the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Bill status
died
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
General Assembly Passage
Dec 2025
Senate Passage
May 2024
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 20, 2024 · General Assembly Dec 22, 2025
How they voted
This bill was withdrawn because
S 2495
was enacted as P.L.2025, c.207. Votes shown below are from that bill.
37–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 40
May 20, 2024
D
Democratic25
88% Yea
R
Republican15
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
lower
Dec 22, 2025
General Assembly · Passed
General Assembly Vote: pass (73-0-5)
general assembly
May 20, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (37-0-3)
senate
2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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