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Home/Bills/SB 1363California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 1363: Barbering and cosmetology.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified August 25, 2026

What SB 1363 does, verified August 25, 2026

<p>The bill amends sections of California's Business and Professions Code related to barbering and cosmetology, extending the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology until January 1, 2031. It requires partnerships and limited liability companies operating establishments for licensed activities to obtain a license from the board. For corporations or LLCs, it mandates registration with the Secretary of State and good standing; otherwise, their licenses may be suspended.</p> <p>The bill also allows federally recognized tribes to apply for licensure under certain conditions and exempts them from state registration requirements. It specifies that establishments must always have a licensed professional in charge during regulated activities.</p> <p>Additionally, the bill expands criminal penalties to include partnerships and LLCs engaging in regulated activities without proper licensing, ther…

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
In CommitteeComplete
First Chamber FloorComplete
4Second ChamberCurrent
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. (2026-08-24)Alert me
Recent actions27 total · showing 5
Aug. 24, 2026In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
Aug. 24, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.
Aug. 17, 2026Ordered to third reading.
Aug. 17, 2026Read third time and amended.
Aug. 13, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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