HB 4284 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to authorizing the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to to waxing specialists.

HB 4284 authorizes the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to create specific rules for waxing specialists. This procedural bill does not change existing regulations but grants the Board the authority to establish formal rules under the code (3 CSR 14) governing these professionals. It directly affects waxing specialists and their licensing requirements in the state. The bill simply enables the Board to develop and implement these rules through standard rulemaking procedures.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
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To House Judiciary
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Jan 30, 2026
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Do pass, but first to Judiciary
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Jan 14, 2026
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To House Government Organization
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Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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