HB26 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rolanda HollisRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Consumer, regulate microblading and eyelash extension facilities, penalties
Summary: HB 26 would regulate microblading facilities in Alabama by creating a licensing system, safety rules, and penalties for violations.
What This Bill Does
It creates a licensing system for microblading facilities, requiring licenses, fees, inspections, and display of licenses. The State Department of Public Health would set rules on facility design, equipment, and dyes, and technicians must follow the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act. The bill requires client records, a written information sheet for customers, and rapid notification to health authorities if a communicable disease is involved. Violations could lead to criminal penalties (Class C misdemeanor) and civil action, with local health departments empowered to enforce the rules.

Who It Affects
Facility owners/operators: must apply for and renew licenses, pay fees, undergo inspections, display the license, and follow safety and record-keeping rules.
Clients and prospective microblading recipients (including minors): benefit from certification requirements, consent rules for minors, informed consent, post-care information, and health reporting requirements.

Key Provisions
Creates a licensing framework for microblading facilities with fees: initial license $250, annual renewal $200, and temporary license $50; licenses are nontransferable and require regular inspections.
Requires microblading technicians to be governed by the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act and this act.
Sets prohibitions: no microblading without course certification; no microblading on minors without written parental consent; no microblading if the person is under the influence; must operate only in licensed facilities.
Requires safety and record-keeping measures: gloves during procedures, permanent client records, written information sheets for customers, and 24-hour notification to health authorities if a communicable disease is identified; licenses must be displayed.

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