Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 7 R cosponsors

HB 1201 — An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P.L.589, No.202), referred to as the Barbers' License Law, further providing for definitions, for rules and regulations and for records.

Last action — PN 1413 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds definitions related to mobile barber shops and updates rules about the sanitary requirements and inspections for barber shops and schools.

  • Section 2.1

    "Barber shop." A place, including a mobile unit, where the practice of barbering is performed by a barber licensed under this act.

    Establishes a formal definition for 'barber shop' to include mobile units.

  • Section 2.1

    "Mobile unit." A self-contained, self-supporting, enclosed mobile unit that meets all of the following requirements: (1) Is at least twenty-four feet in length. (2) Is licensed by the board as an establishment for the practice of barbering under this act. (3) Complies with all health and safety regulations established by the board.

    Adds a definition for 'mobile unit' to clarify the standards and regulations for mobile barber shops.

  • Section 10

    The board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations prescribing the sanitary requirement of each barber shop or barber school, in co-operation with the Department of Health, and shall transmit a copy thereof to the proprietor or person operating such barber shop or school, which shall at all times be kept conspicuously displayed in such shop or school. → The board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations prescribing the sanitary requirement of each barber shop or barber school, in co-operation with the Department of Health, and shall transmit a copy thereof to the proprietor or person operating such barber shop or school, which shall at all times be kept conspicuously displayed in such shop or school.

    This change does not affect the text but ensures the section remains relevant.

  • Section 11

    The department shall keep a record of the names and addresses of the barber shops, or the addresses of the owners of barber shops that are mobile units, to which, and the names of all persons to whom, licenses are issued under this act. → The department shall keep a record of the names and addresses of the barber shops, or the addresses of the owners of barber shops that are mobile units, to which, and the names of all persons to whom, licenses are issued under this act.

    This change does not affect the text but ensures the section remains relevant.

Action History

  1. PN 1413 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 237 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Sankey

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (237)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1201?
HB 1201 is sponsored by Sankey, Kortz, Aaron Bernstine (Republican), Deluca, Russ Diamond (Republican), Rich Irvin (Republican), Masser, Greg Rothman (Republican), Carl Walker Metzgar (Republican), Millard, Tina Pickett (Republican), Ryan, Sturla, Toohil, Ryan Warner (Republican), and Seth Grove.
What is the current status of HB 1201?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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