Statement by Michael L. Halmon of the Florida Association of Cosmetologists and Technical Schools on Passage of SB 1640 in Innovation, Industry, and Technology Committee:
“We commend Senator Albritton for amending SB 1640 to better protect Floridians from diminishing safe standards in Florida’s cosmetology profession. Training requirements for Florida’s cosmetology professionals are essential to protect millions of Florida residents and visitors, and we support this version of the legislation that would still require proper training. As this revised version moves through the legislative process, we will continue to advocate for public health and safety standards on behalf of both professionals and consumers, urging legislators to prioritize the safety of Floridians above a short-sighted attempt to arbitrarily cut professional standards.”
