A 1975 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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This bill was withdrawn because S 2495 was enacted as P.L.2025, c.207.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.
370
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 40
May 20, 2024
D Democratic25
22 Yea 3
88% Yea
R Republican15
15 Yea
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