South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1165: establish basic and advanced esthetics licenses, and to revise the licensure chapter for cosmetology, nail technology, and esthetics.

In committee Last action February 11, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Failed, YEAS 27, NAYS 38 H.J. 298

Plain-language summary

HB 1165 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: establish basic and advanced esthetics licenses, and to revise the licensure chapter for cosmetology, nail technology, and esthetics. Primary sponsor: Amber Hulse (Republican), Tesa Schwans (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Failed, YEAS 27, NAYS 38 H.J. 298.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Amber Hulse (Republican); Tesa Schwans (Republican); Tim Goodwin (Republican); Al Novstrup (Republican); and 2 more.