Bill
HB 3318
HB 3318 clarifies hydrodermabrasion devices (Hydrafacial) used for cosmetic purposes fall under cosmetology/esthetics licensing, not medical treatment, effective immediately.
Status (as of 2025-04-21)
- Current status: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re‑referred to Rules Committee. Public hearing held 2025-04-21 (left pending). Companion bill: SB 984.
- Key dates: Introduced Feb 18/25, 2025; read and referred to committees in March–April 2025. Effective date (if enacted): upon becoming law.
Purpose
- To clarify that the use of hydrodermabrasion devices (explicitly including devices such as the “Hydrafacial” machine) for cosmetic or beautifying purposes — and not for treating disease or muscular/nervous disorders — constitutes the practice of cosmetology and the practice of esthetics under the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985.
Key provisions
- Amends the Act by changing the statutory definitions in:
- Section 3-1 (definition of “cosmetology”), and
- Section 3A-1 (definition of “esthetics”).
- Adds express language that “hydrodermabrasion devices such as the Hydrafacial machine” are included among the devices/techniques that constitute cosmetology and esthetics when used for cosmetic/beautifying (non‑medical) purposes.
- Retains the existing statutory limitation that the Act covers only cosmetic/beautifying practices and does not authorize treatment of medical conditions.
- Effective immediately upon enactment.
Who would be affected
- Licensed cosmetologists and estheticians: performing hydrodermabrasion for cosmetic purposes would fall within their regulated scope; practitioners would need to ensure they hold the appropriate license(s) under the Act.
- Salons, spas, and esthetics clinics: business operations, staff training and licensing practices may need adjustment to ensure compliance.
- Unlicensed providers: individuals offering cosmetic hydrodermabrasion services without a cosmetology/esthetics license could become subject to regulation and enforcement.
- Equipment manufacturers/retailers: sales and demonstrations are not directly prohibited, but customers using devices for cosmetic services would be providing regulated services.
- Regulatory agency: state Department responsible for enforcing the Act (licensure, discipline, inspections) would apply the amended definitions.
Potential impacts and considerations
- Clarifies licensing perimeter for a specific, widely used cosmetic device category (hydrodermabrasion/Hydrafacial).
- May prompt additional training, licensing, or inspection activity for businesses offering hydrodermabrasion services.
- Does not change the distinction between cosmetic services and medical dermatologic treatment; medical treatments remain outside the Act’s cosmetology/esthetics scope.
Procedural note
- House amendments (No. 1 and No. 2) were filed and considered; HB3318 was considered in committee and left pending as of the last public hearing (2025-04-21).
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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