Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
 
chapter
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations [18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
 
Action:
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology Schools Amendment (Licensure of Piercing ...
Action 6969 / Stage 11115
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA)  
Documents
Preliminary Draft Text None submitted  
pdf Agency Background Document 2/20/2026   (modified 6/12/2026)    
red ball Governor's Review Memo 7/30/2026   

Status
DPB Review
Submitted on 5/4/2026
Review Completed: 5/18/2026
Secretary Review Secretary of Labor Review Completed: 6/12/2026
 
Governor's Review Governor Review Completed: 7/30/2026
 
Result: Approved
 
Virginia Registrar Submitted on 8/5/2026
 
The Virginia Register of Regulations
 
Publication Date: 9/7/2026    Volume: 43  Issue: 2
Comment Period red dot In Progress!
 
Ends 10/7/2026
 
Currently 2 comments
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Tamika Rodriguez  / Regulatory Operations Administrator
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Perimeter Center, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: barbercosmo@dpor.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-8590    FAX: (866)245-9693    TDD: ()-
 

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Action 6969:
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology Schools Amendment (Licensure of Piercing Schools and Revisions to School Standards)
 
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage Type Status
NOIRA   (11115) Comment period is underway and will end on 10/07/2026.
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