An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for definitions; and repealing provisions relating to booth rental prohibited.
HB 644 repeals a prohibition on salon owners renting booth space to licensed cosmetologists in Pennsylvania's Cosmetology Law. The bill removes Section 8.1, which previously made it unlawful for salon owners to rent booth space to cosmetologists or licensed nail technicians. This change directly affects cosmetologists who rent space in salons (rather than working as employees) and salon owners who provide such rentals. The law now allows cosmetologists to operate independently in rented booths, aligning with modern business practices in the industry.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Feb 20, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025
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Referred to Professional Licensure
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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