HB 26-1181

House Bill 26-1181, also known as the "Sunset Barber & Cosmetologist Act," updates and extends for seven years (until 2033) the regulations governing barbers and cosmetologists in Colorado. The bill removes a specific advisory committee, clarifies definitions to be more inclusive by using gender-neutral language, and exempts certain services and providers from needing licenses under these regulations. Since it has been signed into law, the changes will now go into effect as outlined in the bill.

Official Summary

Sunset Process - House Business Affairs and Labor Committee. The bill implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies in its 2025 sunset review and report by:Continuing the 'Barber and Cosmetologist Act' (act) for 11 years 7 years until 2037 2033 ;Repealing the advisory committee that is part of the act;Updating definitions and terminology within the act;Specifying certain services and providers that are exempt from the act; andReplacing gendered language with gender-neutral language.(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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