South Dakota is splitting the esthetics license into two separate credentials—a basic esthetics license and an advanced esthetics license—to create different qualification levels for skin care professionals. The bill comprehensively revises the cosmetology licensing chapter to define these new license types, set their requirements, and update related rules for salons, apprenticeships, and professional standards. This restructuring replaces several outdated provisions while maintaining the overall regulatory framework for cosmetology, nail technology, and esthetics professionals.
The bill renumbered definitions in the cosmetology chapter, added new defined terms for basic and advanced estheticians, dermaplaning, electrical energy treatments, and nail technicians, and expanded the natural hair braiding definition.
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 27, NAYS 38. H.J. 298
House of Representatives Motion to amend H.J. 298
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1. H.J. 16
Commerce and Energy Motion to amend H.J. 15
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 163
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Prime sponsor · Rep.
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Do Pass Amended
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass Amended