HB 835 -- Cosmetology-Related Professions

Sponsor:  Yates

This bill changes the laws regarding the licensure of
cosmetology-related professions.  In its main provisions, the
bill:

(1)  Repeals Chapter 328, RSMo, regarding the licensure of
barbers;

(2)  Changes the term "accredited school of cosmetology or school
of manicuring" to "accredited school of cosmetology, barbering,
esthetics, or nail technology";

(3)  Defines "barber" and "barber or cosmetology establishment"
in Chapter 329 regarding cosmetology;

(4)  Revises the definition of "Class CH-hairdresser" and changes
the license title of a Class MO-manicurist to Class NT-nail
technician;

(5)  Requires any person performing any type of cosmetology
services to be licensed;

(6)  Renames the Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners to the
Board of Cosmetology and Barbering and changes its membership;

(7)  Requires all board members to be registered voters and
requires the public member to be a citizen of the United States
residing in Missouri;

(8)  Authorizes the board to establish rules regarding
inspections, continuing education, and reciprocity;

(9)  Allows esthetic practitioners accredited by a certain
international accrediting body to be licensed to practice
esthetics without examination;

(10)  Modifies the curriculum for cosmetology schools;

(11)  Requires all cosmetology-related schools to have a certain
amount of work space including work stations for all students;

(12)  Increases the minimum education requirement from the
successful completion of the 10th grade to the successful
completion of the 12th grade;

(13)  Authorizes the board to require licensees to be examined
for physical or mental illness; and

(14)  Allows a holder of a lapsed license who is a member of the
armed services to have one year to renew his or her license after
being honorably discharged.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:20 am