HB306 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Harry Shiver
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Baldwin Co., Barbers' Commission abolished, regulated by state board, Act 253, 1951 Reg. Sess., repealed
Summary: HB306 abolishes Baldwin County's Barbers' Commission and moves barber regulation to the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, with existing Baldwin County licenses valid until expiration.
What This Bill Does
The Baldwin County Barbers' Commission is abolished. Barbering in Baldwin County would be regulated by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Chapter 7B, Title 13). Licenses issued by the Baldwin County Barbers' Commission before the act's effective date remain valid until their expiration date. The act repeals the 1951 law that created the Baldwin County Barbers' Commission.

Who It Affects
Barbers and barber shops in Baldwin County will be regulated by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering instead of a local county commission.
People holding licenses issued by the Baldwin County Barbers' Commission will keep those licenses valid only until their expiration date.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Abolishes the Barbers' Commission of Baldwin County upon the act's effective date and transfers regulation to the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, with existing Baldwin County licenses staying valid until expiration.
Section 2: Repeals Act 253 of the 1951 Regular Session, which established the Barbers' Commission of Baldwin County.
Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Baldwin County