Legislative Updates

Illinois COVID-19 Update: Permission to Practice May 29, 2020

05/28/2020

Except in the city of Chicago, hair salons, hair braiders, barbershops, nail salons, spas, massage therapy establishments, waxing centers, cosmetology schools, and other providers of personal care services may resume business operations on May 29, 2020, during Phase III: The Recovery of Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan. Chicago’s reopening date will come later, however, and Mayor Lightfoot is expected to release a date this week. Please check your local government updates for further information about the reopening schedule in your area.

Nebraska COVID-19 Update: Permission to Practice June 1, 2020

05/28/2020

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts announced in a press release (https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-announces-new-directed-...) on May 21, 2020, that barbershops, salons, and massage therapy services may resume business operations June 1, 2020, in Phase 2 per the directed health measures. This applies to all counties except Dakota, Hall, Hamilton, and Merrick.

Michigan COVID-19 State Update

05/27/2020

On May 22, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-99 (https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705-530039--,00.html), extending the declaration of state of emergency through June 19, 2020.

Nevada COVID-19 Update: Permission to Practice May 29, 2020

05/27/2020

On May 26, 2020, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak issued a press release (https://dzdx4ocwzatbw.cloudfront.net/sites/abmp.com/files/jheneberry/fil...) announcing the state’s entrance into Phase 2 of Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery (link to PDF).

Kansas COVID-19 Update: Permission to Practice May 18, 2020

05/22/2020

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued Executive Order No. 20-31 (https://governor.kansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EO-20-31-Implemen...) on May 14, 2020, implementing Phase 1.5 of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas.” Under the Executive Order, nail salons, barber shops, hair salons, and other personal service businesses where close contact cannot be avoided may reopen May 18, 2020, but only for prescheduled appointments or by online check-in.

North Carolina COVID-19 State Update—Permission to Practice May 22, 2020

05/21/2020

RE: Information regarding your state’s back-to-practice permission date and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to, and spread of, COVID-19 in the workplace.

Idaho COVID-19 Update: Permission to Practice May 16, 2020

05/20/2020

Close contact services are permitted to reopen May 16, 2020, during Stage 2 of Idaho Rebounds (https://rebound.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/opening-up-guidline...). This includes waxing salons, massage therapy establishments, barbershops, hair salons, nail salons, and cosmetic services.

Indiana COVID-19 Update: Permission to Practice in Stage 2

05/20/2020

On May 1, 2020, Governor Eric J. Holcomb issued Executive Order 20-26 (https://www.in.gov/gov/files/Executive%20Order%2020-26%20Roadmap%20to%20...), introducing Back on Track Indiana—a road map of five stages to reopen the state, with each additional stage subject to fewer restrictions and limitations than the previous. Per the order, personal service businesses, including spas, salons, barbershops, and massage therapy establishments, may begin operations one week following Stage 2.

Oregon COVID-19 State Update—Permission to Practice May 15, 2020

05/19/2020

RE: Information regarding your state's back-to-practice permission date and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to and spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.

Texas COVID-19 State Update—Permission to Practice Immediately

05/19/2020

RE: Information regarding your state's back-to-practice permission date and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to and spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.