Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1131: Licensed estheticians and electrologists.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1131 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Licensed estheticians and electrologists. Primary sponsor: Cory Criswell (Republican), Linda Rogers (Republican), Stacey Donato (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): Signed by the Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Criswell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Linda Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Stacey Donato | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Sue Errington | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Lindsay Patterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Jake Teshka | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor
- Public Law 24
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Signed by the Speaker
- Returned to the House without amendments
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 157: yeas 44, nays 3
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Committee report: do pass, adopted
- First reading: referred to Committee on Pensions and Labor
- Referred to the Senate
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 71: yeas 88, nays 1
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