Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2408

Introduced
2/10/23  
Refer
2/10/23  
Report Pass
2/21/23  
Engrossed
3/1/23  
Refer
3/2/23  

Caption

Exempting certain services provided in an adult care homes from the provisions of the acts regulating cosmetologists and barbers.

Impact

The legislation aims to simplify the provision of cosmetological services within adult care settings, thereby enhancing residents' quality of life. Supporters argue that allowing these professionals to operate without the onerous restrictions imposed on traditional salons will facilitate better access to grooming services for individuals who may have mobility issues or require personalized care. The amendments delineate that services provided in adult care homes can occur without the same level of state regulation that clinics and salons typically face, reflecting a targeted approach designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations.

Summary

House Bill 2408 seeks to amend existing Kansas laws regarding the practice of barbering and cosmetology, specifically to exempt adult care homes from certain regulations that govern these practices. The bill introduces modifications to K.S.A. 65-1904a and K.S.A. 74-1807, effectively allowing licensed cosmetologists, manicurists, estheticians, and electrologists to provide their services within adult care homes without the necessity to comply with standard clinic and salon licensing requirements. This measure stems from a recognition of the unique environment of adult care homes, where residents may benefit from in-house personal care services.

Contention

Despite its perceived benefits, HB2408 has sparked discussions surrounding the quality and oversight of services provided in adult care homes. Critics express concerns over the potential for reduced oversight, which might lead to varied standards in service quality. They caution that these exemptions could leave residents at risk of receiving subpar services since adult care homes may not have the same level of regulatory scrutiny as established salons and clinics. The debate centers on balancing the need for accessible grooming services for residents against the imperative for maintaining high standards of care in these facilities.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2125

Providing for charitable event permits and demonstration permits for body art services, authorizing cease and desist orders against unlicensed providers of body art services and requiring related administrative actions to be in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedure act and reviewable under the Kansas judicial review act and exempting adult care homes from statutes governing cosmetology and barbering facilities.

KS HB158

Regards the regulation of cosmetologists and barbers

KS H4186

Barbers and cosmetologists

KS SB146

AN ACT relating to barbers and cosmetologists.

KS HB2098

Relating to permits issued by the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists

KS SB1170

Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists.

KS SB275

Barbers and Cosmetologists; State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers from the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State; remove

KS SB2155

Board of Cosmetology and Board of Barbering; merge into one board and provide various provisions related thereto.

KS HB1498

Barbers and cosmetologists; exemptions, threading.

KS HB1807

Professions and occupations; modifying various provisions of the Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act; effective date.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.