House Bill 528

Chair's Name: Roger Williams

Committee: Regulated Industries

House Sponsor: ChuckMartin

This bill:

�Defines the terms of �cosmetic laser practitioner� and �cosmetic laser services�.

�Adds the requirement for one member of the State Board of Cosmetology to have at least 10 years of experience as a cosmetic laser practitioner at the advanced level.

�Brings the individuals pursuing the occupation of cosmetic laser practitioner under the supervision of the State Board of Cosmetology by requiring such individuals to obtain a cosmetic laser practitioner certificate of registration.

�Adds provisions for the process of obtaining such certificates and for continuing education.

This bill received a Do Pass recommendation from the Regulated Industries Committee and comes to the House Floor under the Open Rule.

Chairman William�s opinion of this legislation:

WHAT PROBLEM/OPPORTUNITY DOES THIS LEGISLATION ADDRESS?

Currently cosmetic laser practitioners are not under supervision.  This legislation brings them under the supervision of the State Board of Cosmetology by requiring them to obtain a cosmetic laser practitioner certificate of registration.  This bill also requires one member of the Board to have at least 10 years of experience as a cosmetic laser practitioner at the advanced level to ensure the expertise of the Board.

WHAT IS THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THIS LEGISLATION?

Making sure that the laser practitioners get the right training and supervision and are able to progress through their careers.

THIS LEGISLATION:

• Increases Personal Responsibility:

Yes, by placing laser practitioners under the supervision of the Board will encourage them to perform services in a responsible manner.