HB3460 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

COSMETOLOGY/BARBER-APPRENTICES
Last Action
4/28/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Licensed Activities
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 410/1-4  
225 ILCS 410/1-7.5  
225 ILCS 410/1-14 new  
225 ILCS 410/2-2  from Ch. 111, par. 1702-2
225 ILCS 410/4-1  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Provides that all apprentices shall be employed under an apprenticeship agreement between the sponsoring salon or shop and the apprentice that is approved by the Department of Labor. Provides requirements for the completion of an apprenticeship program, including training hours and supplemental instruction. Provides that an apprentice shall only provide licensed services under the supervision of a cosmetologist, barber, esthetician, or nail technician with an active license and for the scope of services for which the supervising licensed professional is licensed to practice. Requires apprentices to be trained in all branches of practical work and related supplemental instruction for the scope of practice for the license the apprentice seeks to obtain. Defines "apprentice". Provides that a person is qualified for a license as a barber if the person has graduated from a school of barbering or school of cosmetology approved by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or completed an apprenticeship under the Act (rather than only if the person has graduated from a school). Provides that the Department shall prescribe reasonable rules for the registration of apprentices.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
225 ILCS 410/1-14 new  
Adds reference to:
225 ILCS 410/1-7  
225 ILCS 410/1-15 new  
225 ILCS 410/2-7  from Ch. 111, par. 1702-7
225 ILCS 410/3-2  from Ch. 111, par. 1703-2
225 ILCS 410/3-6  from Ch. 111, par. 1703-6
225 ILCS 410/3A-2  from Ch. 111, par. 1703A-2
225 ILCS 410/3A-5  from Ch. 111, par. 1703A-5
225 ILCS 410/3B-4  from Ch. 111, par. 1703B-4
225 ILCS 410/3C-2  from Ch. 111, par. 1703C-2
225 ILCS 410/3C-7  from Ch. 111, par. 1703C-7
225 ILCS 410/3E-2  
225 ILCS 410/3E-8 new  
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Defines terms. Provides that an application shall not be automatically placed on hold, delayed, denied, or otherwise not processed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation due to the application being submitted by a person who is incarcerated. Provides that the Department shall process applications of a person who is incarcerated. Provides that the Department shall process applications for licensure, including the renewal, endorsement, or restoration of a license submitted by a person who is incarcerated without any additional requirements or delays. Provides that the Department shall issue licenses to, and renew and restore the licenses of, a person who is incarcerated, who has submitted an application, and who otherwise qualifies for licensure. Provides that the Department may waive the 3-year time limitations under specific provisions and any continuing education requirements for a person who is incarcerated. Provides that when determining the qualifications of licensure for a person who is incarcerated, including the renewal, endorsement, and restoration of a license, the Department shall consider any relevant experience that was supervised by a licensee in the same manner as training and experience gained in another jurisdiction. Adds provisions concerning apprenticeships and the requirements for cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology, and hair braiding apprenticeship programs. Makes related changes in provisions concerning barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician, and hair braider examination, failure to take examination, licensure requirements, and qualifications. Removes the requirement that applicants for licensure as a barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, or nail technician must complete a specific amount of hours in the respective study before they may take their licensure examination in either barbering, cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology. Requires hair braider license applicants to pass an examination authorized by the Department. Provides that individuals who have completed a specific number of hours in an apprentice program for barbering or cosmetology or individuals who have completed apprenticeship programs for estheticians, nail technicians, or hair braiders may qualify for licensure. Makes other changes.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/07/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford
2/11/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/19/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
2/27/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
3/06/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jed Davis
3/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
3/14/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
3/17/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
3/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/14/2025HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
2/03/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
2/11/2026HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
2/24/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
2/25/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
3/25/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 008-005-000
3/25/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/07/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
4/09/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford
4/09/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
4/14/2026HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jed Davis
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 008-005-000
4/16/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
4/16/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/16/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/16/2026HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
4/16/2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-037-000
4/21/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/21/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/21/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
4/21/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/21/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
4/28/2026SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities