Blow Dry Bars: Another Successful Example for Licensure Reform
This legislation does not put customers in any danger, but it does create the ability for more individuals to become employed and avoid all of the challenges surrounding the lengthy licensing process.
Occupational Licensure Streamlined in Utah for Thousands
Over 4,500 Utahns have now gone through a simplified occupational licensure process.
HB 183: Occupational Licenses for Experienced Workers
This bill makes sure workers can get an occupational license in Utah if moving from a state that did not require a license.
SB 87: Licensure Exemption for Blow Dry Bars
This bill creates an exemption from occupational licensure for "blow dry bars" or similar services that only wash, dry, and style hair.
It’s time to scale back licensing requirements
It's critical that Utah lawmakers remove barriers to entry for workers. Here's why…
SB 23: Improving Occupational Licensure Portability
This bill loosens licensure portability requirements, making it easier for people newly residing in Utah to get a license to work in their profession.
HB 290: Improving a Variety of Occupational Licenses
This bill reduces licensure requirements for court reporters, hunting guides, and those who manufacture or repair bedding, upholstered furniture, quilted clothing, or filling material.
A Few Good Laws Going Into Effect Today
Here are a few positive new laws that go into effect today in Utah.
Several Successful Licensure Reforms in Utah
The Legislature passed a number of great bills to help more Utahns access occupational licenses.
HB 226: Competency-Based Licensure
This bill creates an alternative pathway to licensure by allowing a person to demonstrate their competency in their chosen occupation instead of sitting through a required number of hours of school.