TennesseeMakeup-only workers may work without this chapter’s license
Starting July 1, 2026, makeup-only workers are exempt from this chapter’s license rules, and contractors may use a bond instead of a financial statement.
What it does
People who only provide makeup application services are exempt from this chapter’s licensing rules. The exemption does not cover skin care or permanent makeup.
Contractors may use a bond instead of a financial statement to support a license limit or renewal. A harmed person may sue on the bond, up to its amount.
A complaint against a licensed court reporter must be signed, written, and submitted within 90 days. The commissioner investigates and decides what action is warranted.
Argument forContractors may use a bond instead of a financial statement, and people harmed by unlawful work may sue directly on that bond.
Argument againstA customer’s recovery may be limited if a contractor’s breach causes more damage than the bond covers.
More detail
People who provide only makeup application services are exempt from this chapter’s licensing rules. It covers people whose occupation or practice is limited to the defined makeup application services. Basic face cleansing, moisturizing, and priming are included only when done for makeup application or removal. The exemption does not cover skin care, hair removal, permanent or semipermanent makeup, or artificial eyelashes. For purposes other than rulemaking, the act takes effect July 1, 2026.
A construction contractor may use a surety bond instead of a financial statement to support a requested license limit, a limit increase, or a renewal. This option applies to applicants and licensed contractors seeking a monetary limit, a limit increase, or license renewal. For an initial license limit request, the bond must be at least half the requested limit and stay in effect while the contractor is licensed, unless the contractor provides an acceptable financial statement. A person harmed by a contract breach or unlawful contracting act may sue directly on the bond. The surety is not responsible for completing the contract, and its total liability cannot exceed the bond amount. If the bond ends, the contractor’s license becomes invalid. For purposes other than rulemaking, the act takes effect July 1, 2026.
A person making a complaint against a licensed court reporter must submit a signed written complaint to the commissioner, who investigates and decides whether a hearing is warranted, to dismiss the complaint, or to take other action. These requirements concern complaints against licensed court reporters. The complaint must name and give the address of the person accused and describe the conduct. A copy must be provided to the court reporter in a way that gives actual notice. If the commissioner finds a hearing warranted, it follows the state’s contested-case procedures. The complaint must be submitted within 90 days of the conduct being complained about.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- May 27Pub. Ch. 1039Latest
- May 27Effective date(s) 05/21/2026, 07/01/2026
- May 21Signed by Governor Bill Lee.Became Law
- May 11Transmitted to Governor for his action.To Governor
- May 5Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
- Apr 30Signed by H. SpeakerMajor
- Apr 27Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.Minor
- Apr 21Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.Major
- Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/21/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 21Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA1029)
- Apr 21Passed Senate, Ayes 26, Nays 4, PNV 1Passed Senate
- Apr 9Received from House, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
- Apr 7Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
- Vote recorded HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/7/2026 4/2/2026. Result: fail.Lower
- Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/7/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 7H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0664)Major
- Apr 7Passed H., as am., Ayes 73, Nays 20, PNV 1Passed House
- Apr 7Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.Minor
- Apr 2H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/7/2026
- Apr 1Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026
- Mar 31Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules CommitteeMinor
- Vote recorded HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/31/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 25Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means CommitteeMinor
- Vote recorded HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/25/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 25Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 3/31/2026
- Mar 18Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
- Mar 16Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means CommitteeMinor
- Vote recorded HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/16/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 16Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means SubcommitteeMinor
- Mar 11Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations CommitteeMinor
- Vote recorded HOUSE COMMERCE COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee 3/11/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 11Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/16/2026
- Mar 4Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Commerce CommitteeMinor
- Vote recorded HOUSE BUSINESS AND UTILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee 3/4/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 4Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 3/11/2026
- Feb 25Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
- Feb 18Action Def. in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee to 3/4/2026
- Feb 11Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
- Feb 5P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee - Government Operations for ReviewMinor
- Feb 5Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities SubcommitteeMinor
- Feb 4Intro., P1C.Minor
- Feb 4Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
- Feb 3Filed for introductionIntroduced
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