Rhode Island Creates New Eyelash Technician License and $500 Unlicensed Practice Penalty

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- EYELASH SERVICES LICENSING AND REGULATION ACT (Creates a new license for eyelash service technicians, requires permit for eyelash businesses, establishes training and exam standards, authorizes RIDOH enforcement and fines, and imposes a $500 penalty for an unlicensed practice.)

Last action · March 31, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Lammis Vargas and 8 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island establishes a mandatory licensing requirement for eyelash service technicians and business permits for eyelash establishments, enforced by the Rhode Island Department of Health with a $500 penalty for unlicensed practice.

Why it matters

Eyelash service providers and salon owners must complete specific training, pass exams, and pay for state permits to operate lawfully, while facing financial penalties for noncompliance.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Eyelash service technicians

Technicians must complete required training and exams to obtain a state license in order to perform eyelash services.

Directly affected

Eyelash business owners

Salon and business owners must secure state operating permits and ensure their staff are licensed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is required to obtain the new license under this act?

Eyelash service technicians must obtain a new license, and eyelash businesses must obtain a permit.

What is the financial penalty for practicing eyelash services without a license?

Unlicensed practice carries a penalty of $500.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

Mar 31, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 27, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
Mar 4, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

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