Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HB 4394 — Occupations: licensing fees; permit fee for barbers and cosmetologists to operate outside of a licensed facility for veterans; establish. Amends secs. 17 & 25 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2217 & 338.2225). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4395'25

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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 has passed the House. Introduced March 24, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Occupations: licensing fees; permit fee for barbers and cosmetologists to operate outside of a licensed facility for veterans; establish. Amends secs. 17 & 25 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2217 & 338.2225). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4395'25

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 4394 has added 6 new lines while removing 5 lines from the previous draft. These changes aim to clarify specific provisions in the bill, likely enhancing its effectiveness or addressing concerns raised during earlier discussions. This update is important as it indicates a step towards refining the legislation, ensuring it better serves its intended purpose.

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HOUSE BILL NO.
HB-4394, As Passed House, June 12, 2025 HOUSE BILL NO.
Fees for a person an individual licensed or seeking licensure as a barber, student barber, student instructor, or barber instructor, for a person licensed or seeking licensure to operate a barbershop or barber college, or for a person seeking a VMP H01889'25 a_HB4394_INTR_1 psuwaf permit for a demonstration or a demonstrator's permit, or for a person seeking a temporary permit to perform services at a veteran service organization under article 11 of the occupational code, MCL 339.1101 to 339.1118, are as follows:
Fees for a person an individual licensed or seeking licensure as a barber, student barber, student instructor, or barber instructor, for a person licensed or seeking licensure to operate a barbershop or barber college, or for a person seeking a VMP H01889'25 a_HB4394_APH_1 2dr4wb permit for a demonstration or a demonstrator's permit, or for a person seeking a temporary permit to perform services at a veteran service organization under article 11 of the occupational code, MCL 339.1101 to 339.1118, are as follows:
(i) Complete barber examination 75.00 (A) Written portion only 35.00 (B) Practical portion only 45.00 (ii)Complete instructor examination 75.00 VMP H01889'25 a_HB4394_INTR_1 psuwaf (A) Written portion only 35.00 (B) Practical portion only 45.00 (c) Examination review 20.00 (d) License fees, per year:
(i) Complete barber examination 75.00 (A) Written portion only 35.00 (B) Practical portion only 45.00 (ii)Complete instructor examination 75.00 VMP H01889'25 a_HB4394_APH_1 2dr4wb (A) Written portion only 35.00 (B) Practical portion only 45.00 (c) Examination review 20.00 (d) License fees, per year:
Fees for a person an individual licensed or seeking VMP H01889'25 a_HB4394_INTR_1 psuwaf licensure as a cosmetologist, manicurist, natural hair culturist, esthetician, electrologist, or instructor or a person licensed or seeking licensure to operate a cosmetology establishment or school of cosmetology, seeking a student registration or transfer, or seeking a permit to conduct an apprenticeship program, or for a person seeking a temporary permit to perform services at a veteran service organization under article 12 of the occupational code, MCL 339.1201 to 339.1218, are as follows:
Fees for a person an individual licensed or seeking VMP H01889'25 a_HB4394_APH_1 2dr4wb licensure as a cosmetologist, manicurist, natural hair culturist, esthetician, electrologist, or instructor or a person licensed or seeking licensure to operate a cosmetology establishment or school of cosmetology, seeking a student registration or transfer, or seeking a permit to conduct an apprenticeship program, or for a person seeking a temporary permit to perform services at a veteran service organization under article 12 of the occupational code, MCL 339.1201 to 339.1218, are as follows:
VMP H01889'25 a_HB4394_INTR_1 psuwaf (A) If paid after September 30, 2027 12.00 (B) Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027 24.00 (ii) Cosmetology establishment 25.00 (iii) School of cosmetology 100.00 (d) Student registration or transfer fee as follows:
VMP H01889'25 a_HB4394_APH_1 2dr4wb (A) If paid after September 30, 2027 12.00 (B) Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2027 24.00 (ii) Cosmetology establishment 25.00 (iii) School of cosmetology 100.00 (d) Student registration or transfer fee as follows:
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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

passed; given immediate effect

Passed 95 Yea · 2 Nay · 13 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 54200
Democrat 39000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 95200
% of votes cast 98%2%0%0%
How each member voted (97)
Member Party Vote
Myers-Phillips — Yea
O’Neal — Yea
Alabas Farhat Democrat Yea
Angela Witwer Democrat Yea
Betsy Coffia Democrat Yea
Brenda Carter Democrat Yea
Carrie Rheingans Democrat Yea
Chedrick Greene Democrat Yea
Denise Mentzer Democrat Yea
Donavan McKinney Democrat Yea
Dylan Wegela Democrat Yea
Emily Dievendorf Democrat Yea
Erin Byrnes Democrat Yea
Helena Scott Democrat Yea
Jason M Hoskins Democrat Yea
Jason Morgan Democrat Yea
Jasper Martus Democrat Yea
Jennifer Conlin Democrat Yea
Joey Andrews Democrat Yea
John Fitzgerald Democrat Yea
Joseph Tate Democrat Yea
Julie M. Rogers Democrat Yea
Kara Hope Democrat Yea
Kelly A Breen Democrat Yea
Kristian Grant Democrat Yea
Mai Xiong Democrat Yea
Matt Koleszar Democrat Yea
Matt Longjohn Democrat Yea
Mike McFall Democrat Yea
Natalie Price Democrat Yea
Noah Arbit Democrat Yea
Penelope Tsernoglou Democrat Yea
Phil Skaggs Democrat Yea
Ranjeev Puri Democrat Yea
Reggie Miller Democrat Yea
Samantha Steckloff Democrat Yea
Sharon MacDonell Democrat Yea
Stephanie A Young Democrat Yea
Stephen Wooden Democrat Yea
Tullio Liberati Jr. Democrat Yea
Will Snyder Democrat Yea
Alicia St. Germaine Republican Yea
Angela Rigas Republican Yea
Ann M. Bollin Republican Yea
Bill Schuette Republican Yea
Brad Paquette Republican Yea
Bradley Slagh Republican Yea
Brian BeGole Republican Yea
Bryan Posthumus Republican Yea
Cameron Cavitt Republican Yea
Curtis S VanderWall Republican Yea
David Prestin Republican Yea
David W. Martin Republican Yea
Donni Steele Republican Yea
Douglas C Wozniak Republican Yea
Gina Johnsen Republican Yea
Greg VanWoerkom Republican Yea
Gregory Alexander Republican Yea
Gregory Markkanen Republican Yea
Jamie Thompson Republican Yea
Jason Woolford Republican Yea
Jay DeBoyer Republican Yea
Jennifer Wortz Republican Yea
Jerry Neyer Republican Yea
John R. Roth Republican Yea
Joseph A. Aragona Republican Yea
Joseph Fox Republican Yea
Joseph Pavlov Republican Yea
Josh Schriver Republican Nay
Karl Bohnak Republican Yea
Kathy Schmaltz Republican Yea
Ken Borton Republican Yea
Luke Meerman Republican Yea
Mark A Tisdel Republican Yea
Matt Hall Republican Yea
Matt Maddock Republican Yea
Matthew Bierlein Republican Yea
Mike Harris Republican Yea
Mike Hoadley Republican Yea
Mike Mueller Republican Yea
Nancy DeBoer Republican Yea
Nancy Jenkins-Arno Republican Yea
Parker Fairbairn Republican Yea
Pauline Wendzel Republican Yea
Phil Green Republican Yea
Rachelle Smit Republican Yea
Rick Outman Republican Yea
Ron Robinson Republican Yea
Rylee Linting Republican Yea
Sarah Lightner Republican Yea
Steve Carra Republican Nay
Steve Frisbie Republican Yea
Thomas Kuhn Republican Yea
Tim Kelly Republican Yea
Timothy Beson Republican Yea
Tom Kunse Republican Yea
William Bruck Republican Yea

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passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #151 Yeas 95 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 13

Passed 95 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 55200
Democrat 39000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 95200
% of votes cast 98%2%0%0%
How each member voted (97)
Member Party Vote
Myers-Phillips — Yea
Alabas Farhat Democrat Yea
Amos O'Neal Democrat Yea
Angela Witwer Democrat Yea
Betsy Coffia Democrat Yea
Brenda Carter Democrat Yea
Carrie Rheingans Democrat Yea
Denise Mentzer Democrat Yea
Donavan McKinney Democrat Yea
Dylan Wegela Democrat Yea
Emily Dievendorf Democrat Yea
Erin Byrnes Democrat Yea
Helena Scott Democrat Yea
Jason M Hoskins Democrat Yea
Jason Morgan Democrat Yea
Jasper Martus Democrat Yea
Jennifer Conlin Democrat Yea
Joey Andrews Democrat Yea
John Fitzgerald Democrat Yea
Joseph Tate Democrat Yea
Julie M. Rogers Democrat Yea
Kara Hope Democrat Yea
Kelly A Breen Democrat Yea
Kristian Grant Democrat Yea
Mai Xiong Democrat Yea
Matt Koleszar Democrat Yea
Matt Longjohn Democrat Yea
Mike McFall Democrat Yea
Natalie Price Democrat Yea
Noah Arbit Democrat Yea
Penelope Tsernoglou Democrat Yea
Phil Skaggs Democrat Yea
Ranjeev Puri Democrat Yea
Reggie Miller Democrat Yea
Samantha Steckloff Democrat Yea
Sharon MacDonell Democrat Yea
Stephanie A Young Democrat Yea
Stephen Wooden Democrat Yea
Tullio Liberati Jr. Democrat Yea
Will Snyder Democrat Yea
Alicia St. Germaine Republican Yea
Angela Rigas Republican Yea
Ann M. Bollin Republican Yea
Bill Schuette Republican Yea
Brad Paquette Republican Yea
Bradley Slagh Republican Yea
Brian BeGole Republican Yea
Bryan Posthumus Republican Yea
Cameron Cavitt Republican Yea
Curtis S VanderWall Republican Yea
David Prestin Republican Yea
David W. Martin Republican Yea
Donni Steele Republican Yea
Douglas C Wozniak Republican Yea
Gina Johnsen Republican Yea
Greg VanWoerkom Republican Yea
Gregory Alexander Republican Yea
Gregory Markkanen Republican Yea
Jaime Greene Republican Yea
Jamie Thompson Republican Yea
Jason Woolford Republican Yea
Jay DeBoyer Republican Yea
Jennifer Wortz Republican Yea
Jerry Neyer Republican Yea
John R. Roth Republican Yea
Joseph A. Aragona Republican Yea
Joseph Fox Republican Yea
Joseph Pavlov Republican Yea
Josh Schriver Republican Nay
Karl Bohnak Republican Yea
Kathy Schmaltz Republican Yea
Ken Borton Republican Yea
Luke Meerman Republican Yea
Mark A Tisdel Republican Yea
Matt Hall Republican Yea
Matt Maddock Republican Yea
Matthew Bierlein Republican Yea
Mike Harris Republican Yea
Mike Hoadley Republican Yea
Mike Mueller Republican Yea
Nancy DeBoer Republican Yea
Nancy Jenkins-Arno Republican Yea
Parker Fairbairn Republican Yea
Pauline Wendzel Republican Yea
Phil Green Republican Yea
Rachelle Smit Republican Yea
Rick Outman Republican Yea
Ron Robinson Republican Yea
Rylee Linting Republican Yea
Sarah Lightner Republican Yea
Steve Carra Republican Nay
Steve Frisbie Republican Yea
Thomas Kuhn Republican Yea
Tim Kelly Republican Yea
Timothy Beson Republican Yea
Tom Kunse Republican Yea
William Bruck Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4394 do?
Occupations: licensing fees; permit fee for barbers and cosmetologists to operate outside of a licensed facility for veterans; establish. Amends secs. 17 & 25 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2217 & 338.2225). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4395'25
Who sponsors HB 4394?
HB 4394 is sponsored by Angela Rigas (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4394?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 24, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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