HB 26-1181
signedSunset Barber & Cosmetologist Act
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedHouse 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
The act implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies in its 2025 sunset review and report by:Continuing the 'Barber and Cosmetologist Act' for 7 years until 2033;Repealing the advisory committee;Updating definitions and terminology within the 'Barber and Cosmetologist Act';Specifying certain services and providers that are exempt from the 'Barber and Cosmetologist Act'; andReplacing gendered language with gender-neutral language.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Details
- Chamber
- House
- First action
- 2026-06-03
- Latest action
- 2026-02-09
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor
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Sponsors
- Chris Richardson (sponsor) · Republican
- Naquetta Ricks (sponsor) · Democratic
- Janice Marchman (sponsor) · Democratic
- Michael Carter (cosponsor) · Democratic
- Bob Marshall (cosponsor) · Democratic
- Scott Bright (cosponsor) · Republican
- James Coleman (cosponsor) · Democratic
- Julie Gonzales (cosponsor) · Democratic
- Chris Kolker (cosponsor) · Democratic
- Kyle Mullica (cosponsor) · Democratic
- Marc Snyder (cosponsor) · Democratic
- Katie Wallace (cosponsor) · Democratic
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