2026 Alabama
B · Chamber: H
Companion (Same As): SB163
Original Chamber
1st Reading
Referral to Cmte
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Opposite Chamber
1st Reading
Referral to Cmte
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Passed Both Chambers
Review in Original
Conf. Cmte
To Governor
Current chamber: House
Category: Occupational Licensing Boards
Pass Likelihood: 65%
Status date: 2026-01-20
Last action: 2026-02-05
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Official Title: Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; adoption of Esthetics Licensure Compact
AI Summary (PhRMA/Group Specific)
This bill alabama board of cosmetology and barbering; adoption of esthetics licensure compact. It applies to Alabama and currently sits at the "Introduced" stage.
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Primary: Kenyatte Hassell (D-HD-078)
GOP: 63% · DEM: 37%
Bill Committee:
Senate: Not yet assigned · Avg GOP: 45% · DEM: 60%
2026-01-20 · House · major
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions
2026-01-20 · House
Pending House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
2026-02-04 · House · major
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
2026-02-05 · House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Predictive sample (per-member)
| Party | District | Name | Yea | Nay | NV | GOP% | Dem% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 019 | Laura Hall | ✓ | 77% | 23% | ||
| D | 071 | Artis McCampbell | ✓ | 100% | 0% | ||
| D | 032 | Barbara Boyd | ✓ | 23% | 77% | ||
| D | 082 | Pebblin Warren | ✓ | 72% | 28% |
No amendments filed.
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Hearing
2026-02-04 10:30 · Room 123
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Hearing
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