Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi SB2566: State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; revise various provisions related to.
Status: Signed into law, April 1, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-7-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT NOTICE OF ALL STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERING (BOARD) MEETINGS BE GIVEN AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 25-41-1 ET SEQ.; TO AMEND SECTION 73-7-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE VARIOUS DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 73-7-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL USE THE STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD IN DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY RECEIVE COMPENSATORY LEAVE AND IN DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD MAY BE GRANTED ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY; TO AMEND SECTION 73-7-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT LICENSE OWNERS MUST DISPLAY THE LICENSE IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE IN HIS OR HER PRINCIPAL OFFICE, PLACE OF BUSINESS OR EMPLOYMENT AT ALL TIMES; TO AMEND SECTION 73-7-12, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE BOARD'S AUTHORITY REGARDING EXAMINATIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 73-7-13, 73-7-13.1, 73-7-18 AND 73-7-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS GOVERNING APPRENTICESHIPS; TO REQUIRE THAT EXAMINATIONS AND ALL TESTING REQUIREMENTS BE CLEAR, OBJECTIVE AND UNIFORMLY APPLIED; TO AMEND SECTION 73-7-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO EXAMINATION FOR AN INSTRUCTOR'S LICENSE; TO INCREASE THE LENGTH OF A TEMPORARY INSTRUCTOR'S PERMIT FROM 90 DAYS TO SIX MONTHS; TO AMEND SECTION 73-7-16, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE REQUIRED BOND, CASH, OR A CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT SHALL BE FOR THE PROVISION OF INDEMNIFICATION OF ANY PERSON SUFFERING LOSS AS THE RESULT OF ANY FALSE CERTIFICATION, SCHOOL CLOSURE, ANY FRAUD OR MISREPRESENTATION USED ON BEHALF OF THE PRINCIPAL IN PROCURING SUCH PERSON'S ENROLLMENT IN A COURSE OF INSTRUCTION, INCLUDING REPAYMENT OF TUITION PAID IN ADVANCE BY ANY STUDENT; TO EXEMPT ANY ENTITY PROTECTED BY IMMUNITY UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI TORT CLAIMS ACT FROM BEING REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A SURETY B
What the bill says
An act to amend section 73-7-1, mississippi code of 1972, to require that notice of all state board of cosmetology and barbering (board) meetings be given as provided in section 25-41-1 et seq.; to amend section 73-7-2, mississippi code of 1972, to revise various definitions…
From the enrolled text, March 31, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-7-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT NOTICE OF ALL STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERING (BOARD) MEETINGS BE GIVEN AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 25-41-1 ET SEQ.; TO AMEND SECTION 73-7-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE VARIOUS DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 73-7-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL USE THE STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD IN DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY RECEIVE COMPENSATORY LEAVE AND IN DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD MAY BE GRANTED ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY; TO AMEND SECTION 73-7-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT LICENSE OWNERS MUST DISPLAY THE LICENSE IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE IN HIS OR HER PRINCIPAL OFFICE, PLACE OF BUSINESS OR EMPLOYMENT AT ALL TIMES; TO AMEND SECTION 73-7-12, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE BOARD'S AUTHORITY REGARDING EXAMINATIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 73-7-13, 73-7-13.1, 73-7-18 AND 73-7-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS GOVERNING APPRENTICESHIPS; TO REQUIRE THAT EXAMINATIONS AND ALL TESTING REQUIREMENTS BE CLEAR, OBJECTIVE AND UNIFORMLY APPLIED; TO AMEND SECTION 73-7-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO EXAMINATION FOR AN INSTRUCTOR'S LICENSE; TO INCREASE THE LENGTH OF A TEMPORARY INSTRUCTOR'S PERMIT FROM 90 DAYS TO SIX MONTHS; TO …
Sponsors
- Johnson, Chris (R, 44) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Unanimous Consent Granted
- : Unanimous Consent Granted
- : Concurred in Amend From House
- : Returned For Concurrence
- : Passed As Amended
- : Amended
- : Reconsidered
- : Motion to Reconsider Entered (Holloway (76th), Yancey, Calvert)
Votes
- Concurred in Amend From House (March 20, 2026): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed As Amended (March 10, 2026): 119 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed As Amended (March 4, 2026): 120 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed As Amended (February 11, 2026): 43 yea, 9 nay, passed
Subjects: State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Common questions
- What is SB2566?
- SB2566 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; revise various provisions related to.
- What does SB2566 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend section 73-7-1, mississippi code of 1972, to require that notice of all state board of cosmetology and barbering (board) meetings be given as provided in section 25-41-1 et seq.; to amend section 73-7-2, mississippi code of 1972, to revise various definitions…
- What is the status of SB2566?
- Signed into law as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor (April 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB2566?
- Johnson, Chris (R, 44).
- Where is the official record for SB2566?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2566.xml
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