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HB 1131

Licensed estheticians and electrologists.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cory Criswell and 5 co-sponsors

HB 1131 modifies Indiana's esthetician and electrologist licensing regulations to adjust professional standards, scope of practice, and training requirements for personal care service providers.

Signed by the Governor
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Bill Summary · HB 1131

Legislative bill overview

HB 1131 addresses licensing and regulatory requirements for estheticians and electrologists in Indiana. The bill has progressed through initial committee review with an amended recommendation for passage, though specific statutory changes are not detailed in the available action records.

Why is this important

Esthetician and electrologist licensing directly affects consumer safety, professional standards, and workforce regulation in the beauty and personal care industry. Changes to these regulations can impact training requirements, scope of practice, and market entry for practitioners across Indiana.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice boundaries – Disagreements over what services estheticians versus electrologists can legally perform and whether expanded duties require additional training
  • Licensing standards and barriers to entry – Tensions between ensuring consumer protection through rigorous requirements versus reducing occupational licensing burdens that may limit workforce access
  • Training hour requirements – Disputes over whether current or proposed training hours adequately prepare practitioners, balancing consumer safety against practical affordability for applicants

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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