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H05142026 Regular SessionSigned into law

Amends existing law to provide for the taking of examinations upon completion of eighty percent of education hours.

BARBER AND COSMETOLOGY SERVICES -- Amends existing law to provide for the taking of examinations upon completion of eighty percent of education hours.

BARBER AND COSMETOLOGY SERVICES

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

This legislation amends Idaho Code 54-5810 to clarify when cosmetology students may take their exam for cosmetology licensing. A cosmetology student will be allowed to take the licensing exam after 80% of their coursework is complete, thus allowing them to immediately enter the workforce upon graduation, so long as they pass the exam.

HOW THEY VOTED

house Chamber· Feb 2, 2026

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
69 Yea
0 Nay
1 absentPassed by 98.57 votes

ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)

LATEST ACTION

Reported Signed by Governor on February 23, 2026 Session Law Chapter 5 Effective: 07/01/2026

BILL INFO

Session
2026
Chamber
house
Status date
Feb 24, 2026

LINKS

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