Indiana HB1329: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation.
Status: In committee, February 5, 2026
Real property assessment.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations. SUMMARY: Beauty preexamination hours. Reduces the number of hours an applicant for a cosmetology license must have in order to take the cosmetology licensure examination from 1,500 to 1,000. Reduces the number of hours an applicant for a beauty culture instructor license must have in order to take the beauty culture instructor licensure examination from 1,000 to 500. Reduces the number of hours an applicant for a barber license must have in order to take the barber licensure examination from 1,500 to 1,000. Mak.
From the introduced text, May 16, 2026:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations. SUMMARY: Beauty preexamination hours. Reduces the number of hours an applicant for a cosmetology license must have in order to take the cosmetology licensure examination from 1,500 to 1,000. Reduces the number of hours an applicant for a beauty culture instructor license must have in order to take the beauty culture instructor licensure examination from 1,000 to 500. Reduces the number of hours an applicant for a barber license must have in order to take the barber licensure examination from 1,500 to 1,000. Makes corresponding changes.
Subjects: BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS; Newly Created, PROPERTY; Real Estate, GENERAL ASSEMBLY; Members, TAXES; Assessments, Notices, and Penalties
Common questions
What is HB1329?
HB1329 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation.
What does HB1329 do?
In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations. SUMMARY: Beauty preexamination hours. Reduces the number of hours an applicant for a cosmetology license must have in order to take the cosmetology licensure examination from 1,500 to 1,000. Reduces the number of hours an applicant for a beauty culture instructor license must have in order to take the beauty culture instructor licensure examination from 1,000 to 500. Reduces the number of hours an applicant for a barber license must have in order to take the barber licensure examination from 1,500 to 1,000. Mak.
What is the status of HB1329?
In committee as of February 5, 2026. Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy (February 5, 2026).
Who sponsored HB1329?
Edward Clere (R, HD-072), with 3 co-sponsors.
Where is the official record for HB1329?
On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1329