Eyelash extension licensing bill passes House, awaits gubernatorial action

Eyelash extension technicians would be subject to licensure requirements, under a bill passed 123-4 by the House Monday.

Sponsored by Rep. Mary Franson (R-Alexandria) and Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria), HF2389/SF2802* would require technicians to complete 14 hours of training within a year in order to obtain the license. Currently, the state doesn’t regulate the industry.

Passed 48-11 on May 10 by the Senate, the bill now heads to the governor.

The Board of Cosmetologist Examiners is considering updating its rules, which could require eyelash extension technicians to obtain an aesthetician or cosmetology license.

Several eyelash extension technicians, including one in her district, could face closure of their business because the license would require over 600 hours of training and between $4,000 and $12,000 in school costs, Franson said. The bill would replace any board rule changes with its own licensure standards.

Franson said the bill provides a good compromise because it would impose more safety and cleanliness training that currently required.