Barbers and Cosmetologists - License Qualifications - Domestic Violence Awareness Training
Sponsor: Delegate Jones, A.Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Business Occupations and ProfessionsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 286 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the State Board of Barbers and the State Board of Cosmetologists, beginning October 1, 2025, to require as a condition for licensure and initial renewal of a license an applicant or a licensee to complete certain training in domestic violence awareness; requiring the Maryland Department of Labor to approve certain domestic violence awareness training that is offered in person and virtually, includes guidance on certain topics, and has a duration of at least 1 hour; etc.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Fulginiti, Andrew | Maryland Department of Labor | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ruth, Laure | Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ruth, Laure | Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Jones, A., Delegate Jones, A.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Jones, A., Delegate Jones, A.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Gross, Kenneth | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Fulginiti, Andrew | Maryland Department of Labor | Written (PDF) |