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HB0257

Barber Apprenticeship Program

Last scannedOct 10, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This act creates an apprenticeship program for barbers in Wyoming, setting requirements and training hours for apprentices to become registered barbers.

What it does

  • Creates a new section of the law that allows licensed barbers to take on apprentices.
  • Limits each barber to having no more than two apprentices at one time.
  • Requires apprentices to complete a minimum of 1,600 hours of training over one to two years and pass an exam.
  • Specifies that apprentices must learn about safety, sanitation, sterilization, and disease prevention during their training.

Who it affects

  • Licensed barbers who can take on apprentices.
  • People interested in becoming registered barbers through an apprenticeship program.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass in its session.
  • It is unclear how many people will participate in the apprenticeship program.
  • Details about specific training hours and examination requirements are set by the board's rules, which have not been finalized.

Plain language

Terms to know

Apprentice
A person training to become a licensed barber under the supervision of a registered barber.
Board
The board of barber examiners responsible for setting rules and collecting fees for the apprenticeship program.

Official record

Sources

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Official bill pageIntroduced textOfficial digestCurrent bill text

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 3, 7:53 AM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

H04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02025-02-05 · House9 yes 0 no
Yes
9
No
0
Absent
0
Excused
0
Conflict
0

Yes 9

Daniel SinghR · H61JD WilliamsR · H02Joel GuggenmosR · H55Laurie BrattenR · H51Martha LawleyR · H27McKay EricksonR · H21Ocean AndrewR · H46Tom KellyR · H30Tomi StrockR · H06

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
  2. H Placed on General FileHouse
  3. H04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  4. H Introduced and Referred to H04 - EducationHouse
  5. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  6. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

1 stored

HB0257HS001

The amendment modifies the barber apprenticeship program by changing requirements for apprentice eligibility and increasing the number of required training hours.