Pennsylvania HB 1229: An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P.L.589, No.202), referred to as the Barbers' License Law, further providing for members of the State Board of Barber Examiners.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 1445
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 1229
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, HILL-EVANS, SANCHEZ, VENKAT,
GIRAL, RABB, WAXMAN, MAYES, OTTEN, HOHENSTEIN, RIVERA AND
BOYD, APRIL 22, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT, APRIL 22, 2025
AN ACT
Amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P.L.589, No.202), entitled
"An act to promote the public health and safety, by providing
for the examination and licensure of those who desire to
engage in the profession of barbering; regulating barber
shops and barber schools, and students therein; regulating
compensation for service rendered; conferring certain powers
and duties on the Department of State; and providing
penalties," further providing for members of the State Board
of Barber Examiners.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Section 2.2(a) of the act of June 19, 1931
(P.L.589, No.202), referred to as the Barbers' License Law, is
amended to read:
Section 2.2. (a) The State Board of Barber Examiners shall
consist of the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational
Affairs; the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection in
the Office of the Attorney General, or his designee; three
members who shall be persons representing the public at large
and six members, each of whom shall be a [citizen of the United
States and a] resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
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shall have been a registered barber under the laws of this
Commonwealth and shall have engaged in the profession of
barbering in this Commonwealth for a period of at least five
years immediately preceding his appointment. Each professional
and public member shall be appointed by the Governor with the
advice and consent of the Senate.
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Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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