A 4299 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Creates new level of barbering license and apprenticeships in barbering, and establishes limits to hours of instruction for certain barbering training.

This bill creates a new barbering license level and establishes structured apprenticeship programs for barbering training in New Jersey. It sets specific hour limits for certain barbering training sessions to standardize educational requirements. These changes directly affect barbering students, training schools, and the state licensing board by altering how apprenticeships are structured and how training hours are regulated. The bill aims to clarify licensing pathways while ensuring consistent training standards for barbering professionals.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
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Shanique Speight
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