HB644 • 2025

An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for definitions; and repealing provisions relating to booth rental prohibited.

Housing

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Sponsor: MAKO
Last action: 2025-02-20
Official status: Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Feb. 20, 2025
Effective date: Not listed

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An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for definitions; and repealing provisions relating to booth rental prohibited.

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An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for definitions; and repealing provisions relating to booth rental prohibited.

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Bill History

2025-02-20 PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Feb. 20, 2025

Official Summary Text

An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for definitions; and repealing provisions relating to booth rental prohibited.

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PRINTER'S NO. 653
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 644
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY MAKO, FLOOD, HANBIDGE AND NEILSON,
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE,
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
AN ACT
Amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), entitled "An
act to promote the public health and safety by providing for
examination, licensing and granting of permits for those who
desire to engage in the profession of cosmetology; defining
cosmetology, and regulating cosmetology salons, schools,
students, apprentices, teachers, managers, manicurists and
cosmetologists; conferring powers and duties upon the
Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs of the
Department of State; providing for appeals to certain courts
by applicants and licensees; and providing penalties,"
further providing for definitions; and repealing provisions
relating to booth rental prohibited.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The definition of "booth space" in section 1 of
the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the
Cosmetology Law, is amended to read:
Section 1. Definitions.--The following words and phrases
when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in
this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
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["Booth space" means the area of a salon in which a licensed
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cosmetologist or a holder of a limited license provides to a
client a service for which a license is required under this
act.]
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Section 2. Section 8.1 of the act, amended October 16, 2024
(P.L.983, No.100), is repealed:
[Section 8.1. Booth Rental Prohibited.--The rental of booth
space by an owner of a cosmetology salon, or the owner of a
salon limited to esthetics or nail technology to any holder of a
license issued under this act is unlawful.]
Section 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
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