Wyoming SF113: Braider opportunity act.

What the bill says

An act relating to professions and occupations; specifying that the practice of natural hair braiding is exempt from the Wyoming Cosmetology Act; clarifying that the owner of a salon may require certification for the practice of natural hair braiding; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT relating to professions and occupations; specifying that the practice of natural hair braiding is exempt from the Wyoming Cosmetology Act; clarifying that the owner of a salon may require certification for the practice of natural hair braiding; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date. Section 1. W.S. 33‐12‐120(a) by creating new paragraphs (xx) and (xxi) and by renumbering (xx) as (xxii) and 33‐12‐140 by creating new subsections (d) and (e) are amended to read: 33‐12‐120. Definitions. (a) As used in this (xxi) "Practice of natural hair braiding" means the service of twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking or braiding a person's hair by hand or with a braiding device decorative beads or other hair accessories, the minor trimming of natural hair or hair extensions incidental to twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking or braiding hair and the making and lacing of wigs from natural hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers or hair extensions. "Practice of natural hair braiding" includes the use of topical agents including conditioners, gels, moisturizers, oils or pomades. "Practice of natural hair braiding" shall not include the application of dyes, reactive chemicals or other preparations to alter the color of a person's hair or to straighten, curl or alter the structure of a person's hair or the use of chemical hair joining agents including synthetic tape, …

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Sponsors

• Andrew, Ocean (R, H46)
• Abby Angelos (R, H03)
• Marlene Brady (R, H60)
• Bratten, Laurie (R, H51)
• Lawley, Martha (R, H27)
• Lien, Jayme (R, H38)
• Ann Lucas (R, H43)
• Provenza, Karlee (D, H45)
• Rodriguez-Williams, Rachel (R, H50)
• Evie Brennan (R, S31)
• Hutchings, Lynn (R, S05) · primary sponsor
• Tara Nethercott (R, S04)

Latest actions

1. February 28, 2025: Governor Signed SEA No. 0048
2. February 28, 2025: Assigned Chapter Number 80
3. February 26, 2025: H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-1-3-0-0
4. February 26, 2025: S Received for Concurrence
5. February 26, 2025: S Concur:Passed 29-2-0-0-0
6. February 26, 2025: Assigned Number SEA No. 0048
7. February 26, 2025: S President Signed SEA No. 0048
8. February 26, 2025: H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0048
9. February 25, 2025: H 2nd Reading:Passed
10. February 24, 2025: H COW:Passed

Votes

• H06 - Travel:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0 (February 26, 2025): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
• H 3rd Reading:Passed 59-1-2-0-0 (February 26, 2025): 59 yea, 1 nay, passed
• S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0 (February 19, 2025): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
• S07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0 (February 3, 2025): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
• H Adopted SF0169JC002: 38-15-9-0-0 (January 28, 2025): 38 yea, 15 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SF113?

SF113 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2025 General Session): Braider opportunity act.

What does SF113 do?

In its own words: An act relating to professions and occupations; specifying that the practice of natural hair braiding is exempt from the Wyoming Cosmetology Act; clarifying that the owner of a salon may require certification for the practice of natural hair braiding; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.

What is the status of SF113?

Chaptered as of February 28, 2025. Latest action: Governor Signed SEA No. 0048 (February 28, 2025).

Who sponsored SF113?

Hutchings, Lynn (R, S05), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SF113?

On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0113