Bill Sponsor
Indiana House Bill 1131
Session 2026
Licensed estheticians and electrologists.
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Feb 24, 2026
Sponsors
First Action
Jan 5, 2026
Latest Action
Feb 24, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1131
State
Indiana
Session
2026
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Author
Republican
Sponsor
Republican
Sponsor
Republican
Coauthor
House Votes (1)
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on January 22, 2026
Motion Text
HB 1131 - Criswell - 3rd Reading
House Roll Call Votes
Didn't Vote
Unknown
Johnson, B
Yes
Excused
Didn't Vote
Didn't Vote
Summary
Amends the definition of "esthetician" to include certain services. Adds a definition for "microneedling". Requires a person who provides microneedling to provide the professional licensing agency proof of advanced training or certification at the agency's request. Provides that an applicant for an electrologist license does not need to hold a cosmetologist license or esthetician license before applying for an electrologist license. Requires an applicant to complete a combined total of 600 hours of education and experience required under the rules adopted by the state board of cosmetology and barber examiners (board) beginning July 1, 2027. Requires the board to amend the rules for electrology training in a beauty culture school not later than June 30, 2027.
Actions (18)
02/24/2026
Office of the Governor
Signed by the Governor
02/23/2026
Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate
02/19/2026
Senate
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
02/18/2026
House
Signed by the Speaker
02/13/2026
Senate
Returned to the House without amendments
02/12/2026
Senate
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 157: yeas 44, nays 3
02/10/2026
Senate
Second reading: ordered engrossed
02/05/2026
Senate
Committee report: do pass, adopted
01/27/2026
Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Pensions and Labor
01/23/2026
House
Referred to the Senate
01/22/2026
House
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 71: yeas 88, nays 1
01/22/2026
House
Senate sponsors: Senators Rogers, Donato
01/20/2026
House
Second reading: ordered engrossed
01/15/2026
House
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
01/15/2026
House
Representative Errington added as coauthor
01/05/2026
House
Authored by Representative Criswell
01/05/2026
House
First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
01/05/2026
House
Coauthored by Representatives Teshka, Patterson
Sources
Record Created
Dec 30, 2025 12:35:05 AM
Record Updated
Feb 25, 2026 5:04:32 PM