Occupational and Professional Licensing Amendments

Created a new 'legacy esthetics license' for individuals who registered an apprenticeship or enrolled in a program by January 1, 2026, allowing them to perform specific cosmetic skincare procedures.

Increased the minimum hours required for a legacy cosmetology/barbering license to 2,500 hours of apprenticeship or 1,600 hours of school training, effective January 1, 2026.

Added a requirement for a criminal background check for massage establishment owners with convictions or pending charges for sexual offenses or crimes determined by the division.

Added definitions for 'ablative procedure,' 'cryolipolysis,' 'nonablative procedure,' 'pain clinic,' and 'superficial procedure' to clarify scope of practice.

Updated numerous sections to remove archaic language, correct typographical errors, and standardize terminology across Title 58.

Expanded the list of professions requiring criminal background checks and clarified the division's authority to access Bureau of Criminal Identification records.

Established January 1, 2026, as the cutoff date for issuing new legacy licenses for esthetics and cosmetology/barbering.

Created a new 'legacy cosmetology/barbering license' category to allow current license holders to renew their licenses under a new classification after January 1, 2026, ensuring they retain their existing scope of practice.

Updated definitions in Section 58-1-102 to remove gendered pronouns and clarify terms like 'ablative procedure,' 'cryolipolysis,' and 'nonablative procedure' to align with modern medical terminology.

Revised licensure requirements for cosmetology and barbering to establish specific hour thresholds (2,500 hours for apprenticeship or 1,600 hours for school programs) for the new legacy licenses.

Updated board membership requirements for the Utah State Board of Pharmacy and the Physical and Occupational Therapy Licensing Board to reflect current staffing needs and qualifications.

Adjusted disciplinary timelines and procedures, including extending the statute of limitations for certain unprofessional conduct cases and clarifying the process for program contracts related to substance use disorders.

Corrected numerous typographical errors, inconsistent formatting, and archaic language throughout the code to improve readability and consistency.