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HB1030 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.

Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Sue Errington
Last action
2026-01-08
Official status
Introduced House Bill (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on what happens if the board fails to update their rules by June 30, 2027.

Electrologist Licensing Changes

This bill changes Indiana's laws about becoming an electrologist by removing the need for cosmetologist or esthetician licenses and setting new education requirements.

What This Bill Does

  • Removes the requirement that someone must have a cosmetologist or esthetician license to apply for an electrologist license.
  • Requires applicants for an electrologist license to complete at least 600 hours of education and experience starting July 1, 2027.
  • Tells the state board of cosmetology and barber examiners to update their rules about electrology training by June 30, 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who want to become electrologists in Indiana
  • The state board of cosmetology and barber examiners

Terms To Know

Electrology
A method that uses electricity to remove unwanted hair.
State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners
The group in Indiana that sets rules for cosmetologists, barbers, and other beauty professionals.

Limits and Unknowns

  • It does not specify what happens if the board fails to update their rules by June 30, 2027.
  • The bill has passed both chambers of the Indiana legislature but its final status is unknown as it may need further action.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-08 House

    Representative Pryor added as coauthor

  2. 2025-12-01 House

    Authored by Representative Errington

  3. 2025-12-01 House

    Coauthored by Representatives Criswell, Pierce K

  4. 2025-12-01 House

    First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.
Electrology services.

Current Bill Text

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A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.

Electrology services.

Provides that an applicant for an electrologist license does not need to hold a cosmetologist license or esthetician license before applying for an electrologist license. Requires an applicant to complete a combined total of 600 hours of education and experience required under the rules adopted by the state board of cosmetology and barber examiners (board) beginning July 1, 2027. Requires the board to amend the rules for electrology training in a beauty culture school not later than June 30, 2027.