SB276 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Sam GivhanSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: Relating to Madison County; to repeal Act 466 of the 1939 Regular Session and Act 435 of the 1978 Regular Session relating to the County Board of Barber Examiners; to abolish the County Board of Barber Examiners; and to provide that the practice of barbering in Madison County be regulated by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.
Summary: SB276 abolishes the Madison County Board of Barber Examiners and moves barbering regulation in Madison County to the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, while preserving existing county licenses until expiration.
What This Bill Does
It abolishes the Madison County Board of Barber Examiners and shifts barbering regulation in Madison County to the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Any licenses issued by the Madison County Board before the act becomes effective will remain valid until their expiration date. The acts that created the county board are repealed, and the act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Barber licensees in Madison County will be regulated by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, with existing licenses continuing until expiration.
Residents and customers in Madison County who receive barber services will be regulated by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, under state standards rather than a county board.

Key Provisions
Abolishes the Madison County Board of Barber Examiners and transfers regulation of barbering in Madison County to the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Chapter 7B of Title 34, Code of Alabama 1975).
Existing licenses issued by the Madison County Board before the act’s effective date remain valid until expiration.
Repeals Act 466 of 1939 and Act 435 of 1978 that created the Madison County Board of Barber Examiners.
The act becomes effective immediately after its passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Madison County, Board of Barber Examiners, abolished, licensees to come under Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering