Licensing deregulation is a real threat to the professional beauty industry. Why is it happening and what recourse do you have to stop it? Ashley shares her concerns about Illinois House Bill 5558, and what actions she is taking to fight the bill. Jaime discusses resources for those who are just starting out with advocacy, and how to find bills that might affect your license in your state.

Resources:

Common Cause - Find your representatives

USA.gov - Find your representatives

American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) - Bill Tracker

Professional Beauty Association (PBA) - Advocacy Toolkit

Washington Post (11/09/15) -  In taking on cosmetologists - and other licensed professions - the White House may have picked a fight it can’t win 

ThinkProgress (8/17/19) -  Koch Brothers’ anti-government group promotes allowing unlicensed, untrained cosmetologists

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