MOVIE EXEMPTION FROM BARBER & COSMETIC ACT
SB 127 exempts makeup artists and hairstylists employed in motion picture productions from New Mexico's Barbers and Cosmetologists Act licensing requirements. This bill directly affects film industry workers who provide hair and makeup services during movie shoots. The key provision amends the existing law to add a new exemption category (F) specifically for these professionals in the film industry. As a result, these workers no longer need state licenses to perform their roles on film sets within New Mexico.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Signed Apr 8, 2025
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This bill amends the Barbers and Cosmetologists Act to expand exemptions from licensing requirements for make-up artists and hairstylists working in theatrical or cinematic productions. The change broadens the scope from only motion picture productions to include theatrical productions as well, and updates the language to reflect this expanded coverage. This matters because it clarifies that these professionals do not need state cosmetology or barbering licenses when working on film or stage productions.
Scope change
Expanded from motion picture productions only to include theatrical or cinematic productions
SCOPE
Changed the exemption language from 'motion picture productions' to 'theatrical or cinematic productions' to broaden the types of productions covered
ELIGIBILITY
Updated the exemption category for make-up artists and hairstylists to apply to both theatrical and cinematic productions rather than just motion pictures
TECHNICAL
Minor formatting changes including page numbering and line spacing adjustments throughout the document
Floor votes · Senate Mar 15, 2025 · House Mar 20, 2025
How they voted
27–0
Passed · 13 other
Total votes 40
Mar 15, 2025
D
Democratic24
62% Yea
R
Republican16
75% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
6
Committee
3
Apr 8, 2025
Signed into law
Signed
executive
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
passed House
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
DO PASS committee report adopted
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Introduced
Sent to House Labor, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee
lower
Mar 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
passed Senate
upper
Mar 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
DO PASS, as amended, committee report adopted
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
DO PASS committee report adopted
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Sent to Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee & Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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