Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 186: Estheticians; permanent make-up specialty insurance, licensure by endorsement.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 186 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Estheticians; permanent make-up specialty insurance, licensure by endorsement. Primary sponsor: Wren Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee General Laws.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Professions and occupations; barbers and cosmetologists; estheticians; permanent make-up specialty licensure; licensure by endorsement. Allows the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology to issue a permanent make-up specialty license to any licensed esthetician or master esthetician who performs permanent make-up services, including permanent eyebrow, eyeliner, lip coloration, and similar pigmentation services. The bill requires the Board to promulgate regulations to permit licensed estheticians or master estheticians to be granted such licenses and allows the Board to issue such licenses by endorsement to perform permanent make-up services to persons who have held a current and unrestricted license to perform such services in other states, the District of Columbia, or possessions or territories of the United States for at least three years.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee General Laws
- Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (9-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103417D