2025 Regular SessionKentucky Legislature

HB497: AN ACT relating to cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology.

Legislative Summary

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 317A to allow reciprocal licensing for cosmetologists, estheticians, and nail technicians; include work experience as a basis for licensure; explicitly include military personnel and spouses; repeal KRS 317A.100, relating to reciprocal licensing and continuing education.

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Bill History

2/13/2025
introduced in House
House of Representatives
2/13/2025
to Committee on Committees (H)
House of Representatives
2/21/2025
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/13/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations(House of Representatives)

Sponsors

Republican: 1
Democrat: 2

Primary Sponsor

Steven Doan
Steven Doan
Republican

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/1/197029.1 KB