Bill
S 4979
Overview: Bill S 4979 modifies the membership of the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to update the composition of the state
Overview: Bill S 4979 modifies the membership of the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to update the composition of the state board responsible for regulating the cosmetology and hairstyling professions in New Jersey. The changes are intended to ensure the board is representative of the industry and can effectively oversee licensing, education, and professional standards.
Key Provisions:
- Increases the total number of board members from 9 to 11
- Adds two additional public members, for a total of 4 public members
- Requires at least one board member to be a licensed cosmetologist and one to be a licensed hairstylist
- Specifies that board members must be residents of New Jersey
Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary affected parties are the current and future members of the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling, as well as licensed cosmetologists, hairstylists, and the general public who rely on the board's oversight of these professions.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the New Jersey Senate and referred to the Senate Commerce Committee for further consideration. The legislative process is ongoing, and the bill has not yet been voted on or signed into law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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