HB274 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Barbara DrummondRepresentative
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Merika Coleman David Faulkner Berry Forte Rolanda Hollis Ralph Howard Connie C. Rowe Pebblin W. Warren Debbie Wood
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, provide for the licensure and regulation of mobile salons, Sec. 34-7B-30 added; Sec. 34-7B-1 am'd.
Summary: HB274 creates a licensing and regulatory framework to govern mobile salons under the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, including adding mobile salons to the board’s jurisdiction and requiring rules.
What This Bill Does
The board may issue licenses to operate mobile salons starting January 1, 2022 to qualified applicants who meet the requirements and pay fees. Mobile salons must follow the same shop rules as brick-and-mortar shops unless the board’s new rules say otherwise. The board must adopt implementing rules by January 1, 2022 that set fees and minimum standards for facilities, equipment, environment, supplies, personnel, ownership, and procedures for mobile salons.

Who It Affects
Mobile salon owners and operators who must obtain a board license and comply with the new standards and rules.
The Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (and its staff) will license mobile salons, adopt implementing rules, and enforce compliance with the expanded regulation.

Key Provisions
Adds Section 34-7B-30 to authorize licensing and regulation of mobile salons by the board, with licensing beginning January 1, 2022 for eligible applicants who meet requirements and pay fees.
Mobile salons are subject to the same shop requirements as other shops, unless board rules provide otherwise, expanding regulatory scope to mobile operations.
The board must adopt implementing rules by January 1, 2022, including fees and minimum specifications for facilities, technical equipment, environment, supplies, personnel, operation, ownership, and procedures for mobile salons.
Amends Section 34-7B-1 to include mobile salons in the shop definitions and to establish related terminology and licensing framework within the board’s jurisdiction.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor’s approval.

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Subjects: Cosmetology and Barbering Board of