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HB 1025

State Board of Cosmetologists - Licensing - Eyelash Extensions

2026 Regular Session Introduced by April Miller and 1 co-sponsor

Maryland requires state licensing for eyelash extension technicians to ensure safety and professionalism in an currently unregulated service industry.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 299
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Bill Summary · HB 1025

Legislative bill overview

HB 1025 establishes licensing requirements for eyelash extension technicians under Maryland's State Board of Cosmetologists. The bill creates a regulatory framework that would require practitioners to obtain state licensure before providing eyelash extension services, likely involving training hours, examination, and ongoing compliance standards.

Why is this important

Currently, eyelash extension services operate in a regulatory gray area in many states. This bill addresses health and safety concerns—including eye infections, allergic reactions, and improper application—by bringing the industry under professional oversight. It also affects business operations for existing eyelash extension practitioners and salons, potentially creating compliance costs and barriers to entry.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance costs: New licensing requirements impose expenses on existing businesses and practitioners through training, examination fees, and application processes
  • Training hour requirements: The bill's specificity on required training hours could be debated—too high may burden small practitioners; too low may not ensure adequate safety standards
  • Grandparenting provisions: Whether currently practicing technicians without formal credentials receive exemptions or transition periods will significantly impact the industry
  • Scope of practice: Questions about whether other nail technicians or estheticians should be allowed to offer extensions, or if it requires a separate license entirely

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

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