North Carolina 2025 Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 4 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB 808 — Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners Amendments.

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This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 21, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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The bill amends regulations for the Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners.

This legislation updates rules for the Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners. It aims to improve oversight and procedures in the cosmetic art industry.

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The updated version of Senate Bill 808 simplifies the definition of an "esthetician" by removing some extraneous wording, making it clearer what their role entails. This change is important because it helpfully clarifies the responsibilities and qualifications needed for estheticians, potentially streamlining registration and licensure procedures. Additionally, there were some minor adjustments to ensure that teacher licensing requirements are clearer and more concise, which can facilitate a smoother application process for those seeking to teach cosmetic arts. Overall, these changes aim to improve understanding and efficiency within the licensing process for beauty professionals.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 2 SENATE BILL 808 Regulatory Reform Committee Substitute Adopted 4/28/26 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 808 Short Title:
Senators Galey, Moffitt, and Sanderson (Primary Sponsors).
April 22, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO DEREGULATE NATURAL HAIR CARE;
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 22, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO DEREGULATE NATURAL HAIR CARE;
AND TO ELIMINATE LICENSURE AS AN APPRENTICE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE;
AND TO ELIMINATE LICENSURE AS AN APPRENTICE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
AND TO ALLOW MOBILE COSMETIC ART SHOPS.
– A workstation located within a licensed cosmetic art shop or mobile cosmetic art shop that is operated primarily by one individual in performing cosmetic art services for consumers.
– A workstation located within a licensed cosmetic art shop that is operated primarily by one individual in performing cosmetic art services for consumers.
– A person who rents a booth in a cosmetic art shop.shop or mobile cosmetic art shop.
– A person who rents a booth in a cosmetic art shop.
*S808-v-2* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (8a) Cosmetology.
*S808-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (8a) Cosmetology.
– An individual licensed bythe Board to practice only that part of cosmetic art that constitutes skin care.
– An individual licensed bythe Board to practice onlythat part of cosmetic art that constitutes skin care.
(14a) Mobile cosmetic art shop.
(14a) Natural hair care.
– A motor home as defined in Article 1 of Chapter 20 of the General Statutes that is used for the practice of cosmetic art for pay or reward, whether direct or indirect.
(14b) Natural hair care.
(14b)(14c) Natural haircarespecialist.
(14b) Natural hair care specialist.
–Anindividual licensed certified bytheBoard to practice only that part of cosmetic art that constitutes natural hair care.
– An individual licensed certified by the Board to practice only that part of cosmetic art that constitutes natural hair care.
Page 2 Senate Bill 808-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (14c) Natural hair care teacher.
(14c) Natural hair care teacher.
Shampooing does not include the arranging, dressing, waving, coloring, or other treatment of the hair.
Shampooing Page 2 Senate Bill 808-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 does not include the arranging, dressing, waving, coloring, or other treatment of the hair.
(8) To inspect cosmetic art schools and shops.schools, cosmetic art shops, and mobile cosmetic art shops.
(8) To inspect cosmetic art schools and shops.
(9) To adopt rules for the sanitary management and physical requirements of cosmetic art shops shops, mobile cosmetic art shops, and cosmetic art schools.
(9) To adopt rules for the sanitary management and physical requirements of cosmetic art shops and cosmetic art schools.
(b) A member of the Board shall have the authority to inspect cosmetic art shops shops, mobile cosmetic art shops, and cosmetic art schools at any reasonable hour to determine compliance with the provisions of this Chapter if the inspection is made:
(b) A member of the Board shall have the authority to inspect cosmetic art shops and cosmetic art schools at any reasonable hour to determine compliance with the provisions of this Chapter if the inspection is made:
(i) at the request of the Board, or with the approval of the chair or the executive director as the result of a complaint made to the Board or a problem reported by an inspector, or (ii) at the request of an inspector who deems it necessary to request the assistance of a Board member and who has the prior approval of the chair or executive director to do so.
(i) at the request of the Board, or with the approval of the chair or the executive director as the result of a complaint made to the Board or a problem reported by an inspector, or (ii) at the request of an inspector who deems it necessaryto request the assistance of a Board member and who has the prior approval of the chair or executive director to do so.
"§ 88B-5.
… "§ 88B-7.
Meetings and compensation of the Board.
(a) Each member of the Board shall receive compensation for services and expenses as provided in G.S.
93B-5, but shall be limited to payment for services deemed official business of the Board when such business exceeds three continuous hours per day.
Official business of the Senate Bill 808-Second Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Board includes meetings called by the chair and time spent inspecting cosmetic art shops and shops, mobile cosmetic art shops, and cosmetic art schools as permitted by this Chapter.
No payment for per diem or travel expenses shall be authorized or paid for Board meetings other than those called by the chair.
The Board may annually select one member to attend a national state board of cosmetic arts meeting on official business of the Board.
No other Board members shall be authorized to attend trade shows or to travel out-of-state at the Board's expense.
(b) The Board shall hold four regular meetings a year in the months of January, April, July, and October.
The chair may call additional meetings whenever necessary.
"§ 88B-6.
Board office, employees, funds, budget requirements.
(a) The Board shall maintain its office in Wake County, North Carolina.
(b) TheBoardshallemployanexecutivedirectorwhoshallnotbeamemberoftheBoard.
The executive director shall keep all records of the Board, issue all necessary notices, and perform any other duties required by the Board.
(c) With the approval of the Director of the Budget and the Office of State Human Resources, the Board may employ as many inspectors, investigators, and other staff as necessary to perform inspections and other duties prescribed by the Board.
Inspectors and investigators shall be experienced in all parts of cosmetic art and shall have authority to examine cosmetic art shops shops, mobile cosmetic art shops, and cosmetic art schools during business hours to determine compliance with this Chapter.
"§ 88B-7.
(1) Successful completion of at least 1,500 1,200 hours of a cosmetology curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school, or at least 1,200 hours of a cosmetology curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school and completion of an apprenticeship for a period of at least six months under the direct supervisionofacosmetologist,ascertifiedbyswornaffidavitofthreelicensed cosmetologists or by other evidence satisfactory to the Board.school.
(1) Successful completion of at least 1,500 1,200 hours of a cosmetology curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school, or at least 1,200 hours of a cosmetology curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school and completion of an apprenticeship for a period of at least six months under the direct supervisionofacosmetologist,ascertifiedbyswornaffidavitofthreelicensed cosmetologists or by other evidence satisfactory to the Board.
(2) Passage of an examination conducted by the Board.
Senate Bill 808-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Passage of an examination conducted by the Board.
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Page 4 Senate Bill 808-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Passage of an examination conducted by the Board.
(2) Passage of an examination conducted by the Board.
(2) Submits proof of either practice of cosmetic art in a cosmetic art shop, shop or mobile cosmetic art shop, or any Board-approved employment capacity in thecosmeticartsindustry,foraperiodequivalenttoone yearoffull-timework immediately prior to application or successful completion of at least 800 500 hours of a teacher curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school.
Page 4 Senate Bill 808-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Submits proof of either practice of cosmetic art in a cosmetic art shop, or any Board-approved employment capacity in the cosmetic arts industry, for a period equivalent to one year of full-time work immediately prior to application or successful completion of at least 800 500 hours of a teacher curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school.
Practice of hair design in a cosmetic art shop or mobile cosmetic art shop, or any Board-approved employment capacity in the cosmetic arts industry, for a period equivalent to one year of full-time work immediately prior to application.
Practice of hair design in a cosmetic art shop, or any Board-approved employment capacity in the cosmetic arts industry, for a period equivalent to one year of full-time work immediately prior to application.
Senate Bill 808-Second Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Submits proof of either practice as an esthetician in a cosmetic art shop, shop or mobile cosmetic art shop, or any Board-approved employment capacity in thecosmeticartsindustry,foraperiodequivalenttoone yearoffull-timework immediately prior to application or successful completion of at least 650 500 hours of a teacher curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school.
(2) Submits proof of either practice as an esthetician in a cosmetic art shop, or any Board-approved employment capacity in the cosmetic arts industry, for a period equivalent to one year of full-time work immediately prior to application or successful completion of at least 650 500 hours of a teacher curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school.
(2) Submits proof of either practice as a manicurist in a cosmetic art shop, shop or mobile cosmetic art shop, or any Board-approved employment capacity in thecosmeticartsindustry,foraperiodequivalenttoone yearoffull-timework immediatelypriorto applicationorsuccessful completion ofat least 320hours of a teacher curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school.
(2) Submits proof of either practice as a manicurist in a cosmetic art shop, or any Board-approved employment capacity in the cosmetic arts industry, for a period equivalent to one year of full-time work immediately prior to application or successful completion of at least 320 hours of a teacher curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school.
(a) The Board shall issue a temporary employment permit to an applicant for licensure as an apprentice, a cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, natural hair care specialist, or manicurist who meets all of the following:
Senate Bill 808-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (a) The Board shall issue a temporary employment permit to an applicant for licensure as an apprentice, a cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, natural hair care specialist, or manicurist who meets all of the following:
Page 6 Senate Bill 808-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (b) Instead of meeting the requirements in subsection (a) of this section, any applicant who is licensed as a cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, natural hair care specialist, or manicurist in another state shall be admitted to practice in this State under the same reciprocity or comity provisions that the state in which the applicant is licensed grants to persons licensed in this State.
(b) Instead of meeting the requirements in subsection (a) of this section, any applicant who is licensed as a cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, natural hair care specialist, or manicurist in another state shall be admitted to practice in this State under the same reciprocity or comity provisions that the state in which the applicant is licensed grants to persons licensed in this State.
These standards shall include a requirement that the licensure requirements in the state in which the teacher is licensed shall be substantially equivalent to those required in this State and that the applicant shall be licensed by the Board to practice in the area in which the applicant is licensed to teach.
These standards shall include a requirement that the licensure requirements in the state in which the teacher is licensed shall be substantiallyequivalent to those required in this State and that the applicant shall be licensed by the Board to practice in the area in which the applicant is licensed to teach.
"§ 88B-14.
… "§ 88B-15.
Licensing of cosmetic art shops.shops and mobile cosmetic art shops.
(a) The Board shall issue a license to operate a cosmetic art shop or mobile cosmetic art shop to any applicant who submits a properly completed application, on a form approved by the Board, pays the required fee, and is determined, after inspection, to be in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and the Board's rules.
(b) The applicant shall list all licensees who practice cosmetic art in the shop or mobile cosmetic art shop and shall identify each as an employee or a booth renter.
(c) A cosmetic art shop or mobile cosmetic art shop shall be allowed to operate for a period of 30 days while the Board inspects and determines the shop's or mobile cosmetic art shop's compliance with this Chapter and the Board's rules.
If the Board is unable to complete the inspection within 30 days, the shop or mobile cosmetic art shop will be authorized to operate until such an inspection can be completed.
(d) A license to operate a cosmetic art shop or mobile cosmetic art shop shall not be transferable from one location to another or from one owner to another.
"§ 88B-15.
(c) A natural hair care specialist certified under this Chapter may practice natural hair care at fairs, street festivals, holiday festivals, agricultural festivals, farmers markets, balloon races, local fundraisers, and other similar events approved by the Board.
"§ 88B-15A.
Mobile cosmetic art shops.
(a) The Board shall issue a license to operate a mobile cosmetic art shop to any applicant who submits a properly completed application on a form approved by the Board, pays the required fee, and is determined after inspection to be in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and the Board's rules.
(b) The Board shall adopt rules for the operation, permitting, and inspection of mobile cosmetic art shops, including standards for facilities, personnel, and safety and sanitary requirements.
All permitting and operating requirements provided by this Chapter or by rules adopted by the Board pursuant to this Chapter that apply to cosmetic art shops shall also apply to mobile cosmetic art shops, except to the extent that the requirements conflict with this section or with any rules adopted by the Board pursuant to this section.
(c) In addition to the requirements of this Chapter, individuals and the vehicles they operate while providing mobile manicuring services shall be subject to the provisions of (i) Chapter 20 of the General Statutes, (ii) Title 19A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, (iii) all applicable OSHA requirements, and (iv) all local laws and ordinances regulating business establishments.
Senate Bill 808-Second Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (d) A mobile cosmetic art shop must be equipped with a functional sink and toilet facilities and must maintain an adequate supply of clean water and wastewater storage capacity.
(e) No manicuring may be performed in a mobile cosmetic art shop while the mobile cosmetic art shop is moving.
The mobile cosmetic art shop must be safely parked in a legal parking spot at all times while patrons are present inside the mobile cosmetic art shop.
(f) A mobile cosmetic art shop owner must maintain a permanent business address at which records of appointments, itineraries, license numbers, and vehicle identification numbers foreach mobilecosmetic artshopbeingoperatedshallbekeptandmadeavailableforverification and inspection by the Board and at which all correspondence from the Board can be received.
(g) To facilitate periodic inspections of mobile cosmetic art shops, prior to the beginning of each month, the owner of the mobile cosmetic art shop shall provide to the Board a written monthlyitinerarylistinglocations, dates, andhours ofoperationforthe mobilecosmeticartshop.
(d) An applicant for a cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, manicurist, natural hair care specialist, or teacher's license license, or natural hair care specialist certification, who fails to pass the examination three times may not reapply to take the examination again until after the applicant has successfully completed any additional requirements prescribed by the Board.
Page 6 Senate Bill 808-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (d) An applicant for a cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, manicurist, natural hair care specialist, or teacher's license license, or natural hair care specialist certification, who fails to pass the examination three times may not reapply to take the examination again until after the applicant has successfully completed any additional requirements prescribed by the Board.
$ 25.00 (1a) Inspection of a newly established mobile cosmetic art shop.....................................................................................................
(1) Cosmetologist..................................................................$ 39.00 every 3 years (2) Apprentice...............................................................................$ 10.00 per year (2a) Hair designer...........................................................................$ 10.00 per year (3) Esthetician...............................................................................$ 10.00 per year (4) Manicurist ...............................................................................$ 10.00 per year (4a) Natural hair care specialist......................................................$ 10.00 per year (5) Teacher............................................................................$ 10.00 every 2 years (6) Cosmetic art shop per active booth...........................................$ 3.00 per year (6a) Mobile cosmetic art shop per active booth ...............................$ 3.00 per year (7) Cosmetic art school.................................................................$ 50.00 per year (8) Duplicate license...................................................................................
(1) Cosmetologist..................................................................$ 39.00 every 3 years (2) Apprentice...............................................................................$ 10.00 per year (2a) Hair designer...........................................................................$ 10.00 per year (3) Esthetician...............................................................................$ 10.00 per year (4) Manicurist ...............................................................................$ 10.00 per year (4a) Natural hair care specialist......................................................$ 10.00 per year (5) Teacher............................................................................$ 10.00 every 2 years (6) Cosmetic art shop per active booth...........................................$ 3.00 per year (7) Cosmetic art school.................................................................$ 50.00 per year (8) Duplicate license...................................................................................
Page 8 Senate Bill 808-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (1) Apprentice, cosmetologist, Cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, manicurist, natural hair care specialist, and teacher late renewal..........................
(1) Apprentice, cosmetologist, Cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, manicurist, natural hair care specialist, and teacher late renewal..........................
$ 10.00 (2) Cosmetic art schools and shops and mobile cosmetic art shops late renewal...............................................................................
$ 10.00 (2) Cosmetic art schools and shops late renewal......................................
$ 10.00 (3) Reinstatement –cosmetic artschools andshops andmobilecosmetic artshops $ 25.00.
$ 10.00 (3) Reinstatement – cosmetic art schools and shops.................................
$ 25.00.
(a) Each license to operate a cosmetic art shop or mobile cosmetic art shop shall be renewed on or before the first day of February of each year.
(a) Each license to operate a cosmetic art shop shall be renewed on or before the first day of February of each year.
A cosmetic art shop or mobile cosmetic art shop whose license has been expired for one year or less shall have the license reinstated immediately upon payment of the reinstatement fee, the late fee, and all unpaid license fees.
A cosmetic art shop whose license has been expired for one year or less shall have the license reinstated immediatelyupon payment of the reinstatement fee, the late fee, and all unpaid license fees.
The licensee shall submit to the Board, as apartoftherenewal process, alist of all licensed cosmetologists whopracticecosmetic art in the shop and shall identify each as an employee or a booth renter.
The licensee shall submit to the Board, as a part of the renewal process, a list of all licensed cosmetologists who practice cosmetic art in the shop and shall identify each as an employee or a booth renter.
(d) Teacher licenses shall be renewed every two years on or before October 1.
Senate Bill 808-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (d) Teacher licenses shall be renewed every two years on or before October 1.
A licensee who is in active practice as a cosmetologist cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, natural hair care specialist, or manicurist and has at least 20 consecutive years of experience as a cosmetologist, in that profession, does not have to meet the continuing education requirements of this subsection, but shall report any continuing education classes completed to the Board, whether the continuing education classes are Board-approved or not.
A licensee who is in active practice as a cosmetologist cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, natural hair care specialist, or manicurist and has at least 20 consecutive years of experience as a cosmetologist, does not have to meet the continuing education requirements of this subsection, but shall report any continuing education classes completed to the Board, whether the continuing education classes areBoard-approvedornot.
Promotion of products and systems shall be allowed at continuing education given in-house or at trade shows.
Promotion ofproducts andsystems shall beallowed at continuing education given in-house or at trade shows.
Continuing educationclassesmayalsobeofferedinsecondarylanguagesasneeded.NomemberoftheBoard may offer continuing education courses as required by this section.
Continuing education classes may also be offered in secondary languages as needed.
No member of the Board may offer continuing education courses as required by this section.
Senate Bill 808-Second Edition Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (g) Cosmetic art school licenses shall be renewed on or before October 1 of each year.
(g) Cosmetic art school licenses shall be renewed on or before October 1 of each year.
(b) Except as provided in this Chapter, no person may practice cosmetic art or any part of cosmetic art, for pay or reward in any form, either directly or indirectly, outside of a licensed cosmetic art shop.shop or mobile cosmetic art shop.
(b) Except as provided in this Chapter, no person may practice cosmetic art or any part of cosmetic art, for pay or reward in any form, either directly or indirectly, outside of a licensed cosmetic art shop.
(c) No person may open or operate a cosmetic art shop or mobile cosmetic art shop in this State unless a license has been issued by the Board for that shop.shop or mobile cosmetic art shop.
(c) No person may open or operate a cosmetic art shop in this State unless a license has been issued by the Board for that shop.
(d1) No person mayteach cosmetic art in a Board-approved cosmetic art school unless the person is a teacher licensed under this Chapter.
Page 8 Senate Bill 808-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (d1) No person mayteach cosmetic art in a Board-approved cosmetic art school unless the person is a teacher licensed under this Chapter.
(b) Every certificate of license to operate a cosmetic art shop or shop, mobile cosmetic art shop, or cosmetic art school shall be conspicuously posted in the shop or school for which it is issued.
(b) Every certificate of license to operate a cosmetic art shop or school shall be conspicuously posted in the shop or school for which it is issued.
Page 10 Senate Bill 808-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (4) Permitting any individual to practice cosmetic art without a license license, infection control certification, or temporary employment permit, with an expired license or temporary employment permit, or with an invalid license license, infection control certification, or temporary employment permit.
(4) Permitting any individual to practice cosmetic art without a license license, infection control certification, or temporary employment permit, with an expired license or temporary employment permit, or with an invalid license license, infection control certification, or temporary employment permit.
"§ 88B-25.
Exemptions.
The following persons are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter while engaged in the proper discharge of their professional duties:
(1) Undertakers and funeral establishments licensed under G.S.
90-210.25.
(2) Persons authorized to practice medicine or surgery under Chapter 90 of the General Statutes.
(3) Nurses licensed under Chapter 90 of the General Statutes.
(4) Commissioned medical or surgical officers of the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force, or Coast Guard.
(5) A person employed in a cosmetic art shop or mobile cosmetic art shop whose duties are expressly confined to the shampooing or blow drying of hair, provided that the person shall complywith rules adopted bythe Board relating to sanitary management of cosmetic art shops.shops and mobile cosmetic art shops.
"§ 88B-26.
Rules to be posted.
(a) The Board shall furnish a copy of its rules relating to sanitary management of cosmetic art shops shops, mobile cosmetic art shops, and cosmetic art schools to each shop shop, mobile cosmetic art shop, and school licensed by the Board.
Each shop shop, mobile cosmetic art shop, and school shall post the rules in a conspicuous place.
(b) The Board shall furnish a copy of its rules relating to curriculum and schools to each licensed cosmetic art school.
Each cosmetic art school shall make these rules available to all teachers and students.
"§ 88B-27.
Inspections.
Any inspector or other authorized representative of the Board may enter any cosmetic art shop or shop, mobile cosmetic art shop, or cosmetic art school to inspect it for compliance with this Chapter and the Board's rules.
All persons practicing cosmetic art in a shop shop, mobile cosmetic art shop, or school shall, upon request, present satisfactory proof of identification.
Satisfactory proof shall be in the form of a photographic driver's license or photographic identification card issued by any state, federal, or other government entity.
The Board may require a cosmetic art shop or shop, mobile cosmetic art shop, or cosmetic art school to be inspected as a condition for license renewal.
Senate Bill 808-Second Edition Page 11 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Commissioned medical or surgical officers of the United States Armyor other components of the Armed Forces of the United States, and those working under their supervision.
(2) Commissioned medical or surgical officers of the United States Armyor other components of the Armed Forces of the United States, and those working under their supervision.
(5) Persons who are working in licensed cosmetic shops or beauty schools and are licensed or certified by the State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners pursuant to Chapter 88B of the General Statutes.
Senate Bill 808-First Edition Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (5) Persons who are working in licensed cosmetic shops or beauty schools and are licensed or certified by the State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners pursuant to Chapter 88B of the General Statutes.
Successful completion of at least 1,200 hours of a cosmetology curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school.
Successful completion of at least 1,000 hours of a cosmetology curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school, as certified by sworn affidavit of three licensed cosmetologists or by other evidence satisfactory to the Board.
Page 12 Senate Bill 808-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 b.
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SECTION 3.(c) Rulemaking.
Page 10 Senate Bill 808-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 3.(c) Rulemaking.
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Amendment 1

Passed 43 Yea · 2 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 15202
Republican 28002
Total 43204
% of votes cast 88%4%0%8%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Caleb Theodros Democratic Yea
Dan Blue Democratic Not Voting
DeAndrea Salvador Democratic Yea
Gale Adcock Democratic Yea
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Nay
Jay J. Chaudhuri Democratic Yea
Jonah Garson Democratic Yea
Joyce Waddell Democratic Yea
Julie Mayfield Democratic Not Voting
Kandie D. Smith Democratic Nay
Lisa Grafstein Democratic Yea
Michael Garrett Democratic Yea
Mujtaba A. Mohammed Democratic Yea
Natalie S. Murdock Democratic Yea
Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic Yea
Sophia Chitlik Democratic Yea
Sydney Batch Democratic Yea
Val Applewhite Democratic Yea
Woodson Bradley Democratic Yea
Amy S. Galey Republican Yea
Benton G. Sawrey Republican Yea
Bill Rabon Republican Not Voting
Bob Brinson Republican Yea
Bobby Hanig Republican Yea
Brad Overcash Republican Yea
Brent Jackson Republican Yea
Carl Ford Republican Yea
Chris Measmer Republican Yea
Dana Jones Republican Yea
Danny Earl Britt, Jr. Republican Yea
David W. Craven, Jr. Republican Not Voting
Eddie D. Settle Republican Yea
Jim Burgin Republican Yea
Kevin Corbin Republican Yea
Lisa S. Barnes Republican Yea
Mark Hollo Republican Yea
Michael A. Lazzara Republican Yea
Michael V. Lee Republican Yea
Norman W. Sanderson Republican Yea
Paul Newton Republican Yea
Phil Berger Republican Yea
Ralph Hise Republican Yea
Steve Jarvis Republican Yea
Timothy D. Moffitt Republican Yea
Todd Johnson Republican Yea
Tom McInnis Republican Yea
Vickie Sawyer Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
Warren Daniel Republican Yea

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Second Reading

Passed 29 Yea · 15 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 21502
Republican 27003
Total 291505
% of votes cast 59%31%0%10%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Caleb Theodros Democratic Nay
Dan Blue Democratic Not Voting
DeAndrea Salvador Democratic Nay
Gale Adcock Democratic Nay
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Nay
Jay J. Chaudhuri Democratic Nay
Jonah Garson Democratic Nay
Joyce Waddell Democratic Nay
Julie Mayfield Democratic Not Voting
Kandie D. Smith Democratic Nay
Lisa Grafstein Democratic Nay
Michael Garrett Democratic Nay
Mujtaba A. Mohammed Democratic Nay
Natalie S. Murdock Democratic Yea
Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic Yea
Sophia Chitlik Democratic Nay
Sydney Batch Democratic Nay
Val Applewhite Democratic Nay
Woodson Bradley Democratic Nay
Amy S. Galey Republican Yea
Benton G. Sawrey Republican Yea
Bill Rabon Republican Not Voting
Bob Brinson Republican Yea
Bobby Hanig Republican Yea
Brad Overcash Republican Yea
Brent Jackson Republican Yea
Carl Ford Republican Yea
Chris Measmer Republican Yea
Dana Jones Republican Yea
Danny Earl Britt, Jr. Republican Yea
David W. Craven, Jr. Republican Not Voting
Eddie D. Settle Republican Yea
Jim Burgin Republican Yea
Kevin Corbin Republican Yea
Lisa S. Barnes Republican Yea
Mark Hollo Republican Yea
Michael A. Lazzara Republican Yea
Michael V. Lee Republican Yea
Norman W. Sanderson Republican Yea
Paul Newton Republican Not Voting
Phil Berger Republican Yea
Ralph Hise Republican Yea
Steve Jarvis Republican Yea
Timothy D. Moffitt Republican Yea
Todd Johnson Republican Yea
Tom McInnis Republican Yea
Vickie Sawyer Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
Warren Daniel Republican Yea

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Who sponsors SB 808?
SB 808 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Mujtaba A. Mohammed (Democratic), Julie Mayfield (Democratic), Woodson Bradley (Democratic), Norman W. Sanderson (Republican), Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican), and Amy S. Galey (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 808?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 21, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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