SB2348 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

HAIR BRAIDING LICENSURE REPEAL
Last Action
4/11/2025 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 80/4.36  
225 ILCS 57/30  
225 ILCS 410/1-1  from Ch. 111, par. 1701-1
225 ILCS 410/1-2  from Ch. 111, par. 1701-2
225 ILCS 410/1-4  
225 ILCS 410/1-7  from Ch. 111, par. 1701-7
225 ILCS 410/1-7.5  
225 ILCS 410/1-7.10  
225 ILCS 410/1-10  from Ch. 111, par. 1701-10
225 ILCS 410/1-11  from Ch. 111, par. 1701-11
225 ILCS 410/Art. IIIB heading  
225 ILCS 410/3B-1  from Ch. 111, par. 1703B-1
225 ILCS 410/3B-10  
225 ILCS 410/3B-11  
225 ILCS 410/3B-12  
225 ILCS 410/3B-15  
225 ILCS 410/3B-16  
225 ILCS 410/3C-8  from Ch. 111, par. 1703C-8
225 ILCS 410/Art. IIID heading  
225 ILCS 410/3D-5  
225 ILCS 410/4-1  
225 ILCS 410/4-2  from Ch. 111, par. 1704-2
225 ILCS 410/4-4  from Ch. 111, par. 1704-4
225 ILCS 410/4-6.1  
225 ILCS 410/4-7  from Ch. 111, par. 1704-7
225 ILCS 410/4-9  from Ch. 111, par. 1704-9
225 ILCS 410/4-19  from Ch. 111, par. 1704-19
225 ILCS 410/4-20  from Ch. 111, par. 1704-20
225 ILCS 410/Art. IIIE rep.  
730 ILCS 5/5-5-5  from Ch. 38, par. 1005-5-5
775 ILCS 50/5  
820 ILCS 206/40  
Synopsis As Introduced
Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Hair Braiding Opportunity Act. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Changes the short title to the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 and changes corresponding references to the Act throughout the statutes. Repeals provisions concerning hair braiding licenses, and removes references to licensed hair braiding throughout the Act. Makes conforming changes. Makes changes to the membership of the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Board. Provides that no application shall be automatically placed on hold, delayed, denied, or otherwise not processed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation because it was submitted by a person who is incarcerated. Provides that the Department shall consider practice supervised by a licensee while a person is incarcerated in determining qualifications for a license. Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Removes provisions concerning applications by persons who are incarcerated.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/07/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt
2/07/2025SenateFirst Reading
2/07/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
3/04/2025SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities
3/13/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
3/19/2025SenatePostponed - Licensed Activities
3/20/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
3/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
3/31/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt
3/31/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
4/01/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
4/04/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
4/04/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
4/09/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
4/09/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/09/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 005-000-000
4/09/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 10, 2025
4/10/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
4/11/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments