HB344 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Martin

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Cosmetology and Barbering, Alabama Board of, name changed to Alabama Board of Cosmetology, all barbers exempt from regulation, board membership revised, transitional provisions, Sec. 34-7B-17 repealed; Secs. 34-7B-1, 34-7B-2, 34-7B-6, 34-7B-7, 34-7B-13, 34-7B-26, 34-7B-27, 34-7B-28, 34-7B-29 am'd.

Summary

HB344 would rename the state cosmetology board, exempt all barbers from its regulation, and shift board membership to include more estheticians and manicurists while transferring duties to a new Alabama Board of Cosmetology.

What This Bill Does

Renames the regulatory board to the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and clarifies that all barbers practicing barbering in Alabama are exempt from regulation by the board. Phases out barber members from the board and adds an additional esthetician and an additional manicurist to the board’s membership. Provides for the transition of powers and duties from the current board to the renamed board and repeals the provision for Class 2 barber examination/licensing. Sets the changes to take effect on the first day of the third month after the Governor signs the bill.

Who It Affects

• Barbers who practice barbering in Alabama: they would be exempt from regulation by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (updated as the renamed board) and would no longer be regulated by that board.
• Estheticians and manicurists (cosmetology professionals): they would gain increased representation on the board (an additional esthetician and an additional manicurist) and continue to be regulated under the renamed board, with licenses and schools transitioning under the new structure.

Key Provisions

• Renames the regulatory board to the Alabama Board of Cosmetology (and removes barbering from its regulatory scope).
• Clarifies that all barbers practicing barbering in Alabama are exempt from regulation by the board.
• Phases out barber members from the board and adds an additional esthetician and an additional manicurist to the board’s membership.
• Provides for the transition of powers and duties from the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering to the Alabama Board of Cosmetology.
• Repeals Section 34-7B-17, which provided for the examination and licensing of Class 2 barbers.
• Amends multiple sections (34-7B-1, 34-7B-2, 34-7B-6, 34-7B-7, 34-7B-13, 34-7B-26, 34-7B-27, 34-7B-28, and 34-7B-29) to implement the renamed board and the updated regulatory structure.
• Sets governance details for board members (four-year terms, term limits, per diem, and related rules) and license display requirements.
• Establishes transitional and continuity provisions for licenses, schools, and administrative rules as the new structure takes effect.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Boards and Commissions