Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 1329 — An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for duration and renewal of licenses.

Last action — Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, May 20, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill updates continuing education requirements for cosmetology license renewal.

The bill mandates that cosmetology professionals complete ten hours of continuing education every two years for license renewal. This includes specific training in professional skills, health and sanitation, and legal or ethical matters.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Cosmetology professionals will need to complete additional training to maintain their licenses.

Summary

Continuing Education Hours for Cosmetology Professionals

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, May 20, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 250 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (250)

250 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1329 do?
Continuing Education Hours for Cosmetology Professionals
Who sponsors SB 1329?
SB 1329 is sponsored by Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), and Camera Bartolotta (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1329?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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