SENATE BILL REPORT
ESHB 1930
As of February 21, 2022
Title: An act relating to license renewals for cosmetologists, hair designers, barbers, manicurists, and estheticians.
Brief Description: Concerning license renewals for cosmetologists, hair designers, barbers, manicurists, and estheticians.
Sponsors: House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business (originally sponsored by Representatives Jacobsen, Sutherland, Dolan, Dent, Griffey, Chase, Riccelli, Chambers, Ryu and Graham).
Brief History: Passed House: 2/11/22, 98-0.
Committee Activity: Business, Financial Services & Trade: 2/22/22.
Brief Summary of Bill
  • Allows cosmetology licensees whose licenses expired, or was canceled, on or after March 1, 2020, to renew their license before June 30, 2023.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, FINANCIAL SERVICES & TRADE
Staff: Kellee Gunn (786-7429)
Background:

Certain business and professional licenses are regulated by the Department of Licensing (DOL).  Cosmetology, which includes barbers, hair designers, manicurists, estheticians, master estheticians, and cosmetology instructors, is regulated by DOL.

 

A cosmetology license is valid for two years.  If a licensee fails to renew a license before it expires, they are subject to a late fee.  If not renewed within a year of its expiration, the license is canceled.  If canceled, a person must meet relicensing requirements including passing any applicable written or practical examinations and training requirements.
Summary of Bill:

A cosmetology licensee whose license expired, or was canceled, on or after March 1, 2020, may renew their license before June 30, 2023.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Creates Committee/Commission/Task Force that includes Legislative members: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.