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SB 702

Occupations: cosmetologists; minimum hours of training for licensure as instructor, manicurist, and esthetician; increase. Amends secs. 1206, 1209 & 1210 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1206 et seq.).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Lauwers and 2 co-sponsors

Michigan increases minimum training hours for cosmetology instructor, manicurist, and esthetician licenses to strengthen professional standards and consumer protection requirements.

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Bill Summary · SB 702

Legislative bill overview

SB 702 increases the minimum training hours required for Michigan cosmetology professionals seeking instructor, manicurist, and esthetician licenses. The bill amends three sections of Michigan's occupational licensing law (MCL 339.1206-1210) to establish higher educational standards in these specializations. It took effect immediately upon the governor's approval in July 2024.

Why is this important

Occupational licensing requirements directly affect workforce entry barriers, training costs, and consumer protection standards in the beauty industry. This change impacts thousands of current and prospective cosmetologists in Michigan and could influence salary standards, business competitiveness, and service quality across the state's beauty sector.

Potential points of contention

  • Barrier to entry: Increased training hours raise costs and time investment for aspiring professionals, potentially limiting workforce diversity and slowing labor market entry, particularly for lower-income individuals
  • Competitive impact: Existing licensed professionals may face disadvantages compared to those who trained under previous lower requirements, and schools must invest in expanded curriculum delivery
  • Consumer benefit justification: The bill provides no explicit data on whether higher hours correlate with better service quality or consumer safety outcomes in these specific fields

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

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