Barber & Cosmetologist Act Continuation

Detected March 24th, 2026

Summary

The Colorado Legislature is considering HB26-1181 to continue the "Barber and Cosmetologist Act" until 2037. The bill implements recommendations from a 2025 sunset review, including updating definitions, exempting certain services, and replacing gendered language.

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What changed

Colorado Bill HB26-1181 proposes to extend the "Barber and Cosmetologist Act" for an additional 11 years, setting its continuation date to 2037. The bill also includes provisions to repeal the act's advisory committee, update definitions and terminology, specify services and providers exempt from the act's purview, and transition to gender-neutral language within the legislation. These changes are based on recommendations from the department of regulatory agencies' 2025 sunset report.

This legislation, if passed, will maintain the existing regulatory framework for barbers and cosmetologists in Colorado, albeit with updated language and structural adjustments. Compliance officers for businesses operating under this act should review the updated definitions and exemption criteria to ensure continued adherence. The repeal of the advisory committee may streamline certain administrative processes. The bill is currently under consideration in the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee.

What to do next

Review updated definitions and terminology in the "Barber and Cosmetologist Act" upon passage.
Identify any services or providers that may now be exempt from the act.
Ensure internal policies and documentation reflect gender-neutral language if applicable.

Source document (simplified)

HB26-1181

Sunset Barber & Cosmetologist Act

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Professions & Occupations |
Concerning the continuation of the "Barber and Cosmetologist Act", and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies in the department's 2025 sunset report.

Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:

Sunset Process - House Business Affairs and Labor Committee. The bill implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies in its 2025 sunset review and report by:

Continuing the "Barber and Cosmetologist Act" (act) for 11 years until 2037;
Repealing the advisory committee that is part of the act;
Updating definitions and terminology within the act;
Specifying certain services and providers that are exempt from the act; and
Replacing gendered language with gender-neutral language. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Prime Sponsors

Representative

Naquetta Ricks
Representative

Chris Richardson
Senator

Janice Marchman

Committees

House

Business Affairs & Labor Appropriations

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/23/2026 | Reengrossed | PDF |
| 03/20/2026 | Engrossed | PDF |
| 02/09/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/09/2026 | PA1 | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/16/2026 | First Revised Fiscal Note | PDF |
| 03/02/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/18/2026 | SA1 | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1181 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1181, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 03/23/2026 | Third Reading | BILL | 51 AYE 13 NO 1 OTHER | Vote record |

| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 03/05/2026 | L.003 | HOU Business Affairs & Labor | Passed [] | PDF |
| 03/05/2026 | L.002 | HOU Business Affairs & Labor | Passed [] | PDF |
* Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.

** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.

| Date | Location | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/23/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/20/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 03/20/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/05/2026 | House | House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 02/09/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor |
Prime Sponsor

Rep. C. Richardson | Rep. N. Ricks

Sen. J. Marchman

Sponsor

(None) Co-Sponsor

Rep. M. Carter | Rep. B. Marshall