States / Hawaii / SB 2876

SB 2876 Enacted

RELATING TO NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Beginning 1/1/2028, requires natural hair braiders to be registered, rather than licensed, under the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. By 11/1/2026, requires the Board to adopt rules prescribing the approved courses or programs that cover sanitation, health, and safety practices required for natural hair braiding registration. (CD1)

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 23, 2026
Last action
Jan 23, 2026 — Introduced.
Session
2026
Momentum
94 · Very high