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HB 2338KANSASSession 2025-2026State BillSigned into law

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Kansas authorizes temporary location and guest artist permits for cosmetology and body art practitioners

Original title: AN ACT concerning the practice of cosmetology; relating to demonstration permits; authorizing the Kansas state board of cosmetology to issue temporary location permits and temporary guest body artist permits; establishing criteria to issue such permits; amending K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 65-1958 and repealing the existing section.

Last action · April 10, 2025: Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 3, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Kansas State Board of Cosmetology is newly authorized to issue temporary location permits and s for practitioners under specific criteria. Foreign applicants without a social security number may provide a valid visa or passport number instead. All such temporary permits expire no later than 14 days after issuance.

Why it matters

Out-of-state or foreign cosmetology and body art professionals working temporarily in Kansas gain a legal pathway to practice for short durations at conventions and licensed establishments.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Kansas State Board of Cosmetology

The board gains the authority and responsibility to issue temporary location and temporary guest artist permits and adopt implementing rules.

Directly affected

Out-of-state and foreign practitioners

Practitioners from other jurisdictions or foreign countries gain a specific legal pathway to obtain temporary permits to work in Kansas for up to 14 days.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply for a temporary location or guest artist permit in Kansas?

Individuals licensed in Kansas, licensed in another state or jurisdiction in good standing, or foreign citizens providing a valid visa or passport identification number may apply.

How long do temporary location and guest artist permits last?

Any temporary location or temporary guest artist permit expires no later than 14 days after issuance by the board.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

21 actions

Apr 10, 2025HouseEnrolled
Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 3, 2025
Mar 25, 2025House
Enrolled and presented to Governor on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Mar 19, 2025Senate
Committee of the Whole - Now working on
Mar 19, 2025SenateFloor
Committee of the Whole - Be passed
Mar 19, 2025Senate
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Mar 19, 2025SenateFloor
Emergency Final Action - Passed

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Mar 14, 2025SenateFloor
Committee Report recommending bill be passed by
Mar 11, 2025Senate
Hearing: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 1:30 PM — Room 159-S
Feb 26, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce
Feb 26, 2025House
Engrossed on Monday, February 24, 2025
Feb 25, 2025SenateIntroduced
Received and Introduced
Feb 20, 2025House
Committee of the Whole - Now working on
Feb 20, 2025HouseFloor
Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
Feb 20, 2025HouseFloor
Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
Feb 20, 2025HouseFloor
Motion to advance to Emergency Final Action adopted
Feb 20, 2025HouseFloor
Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended
Feb 18, 2025HouseFloor
Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by
Feb 13, 2025House
Hearing: Thursday, February 13, 2025, 1:30 PM — Room 346-S
Feb 12, 2025House
Hearing: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 1:30 PM — Room 346-S — CANCELED
Feb 7, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced
Feb 7, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to House Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development

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