Michigan consdiers reduced training requirement for barbers
Michigan lawmakers have introduced House Bill 4927, which would reduce the required training hours to become a licensed barber in Michigan from 1,800 to 1,500. Proponents say the change is part of an effort to cut what they view as excessive regulations and bring the state more in line with national standards — arguing the former requirement was more than most other states demand. Critics of the current requirement — including some policy analysts — say even the proposed 1,500-hour threshold remains unnecessarily high and continues to create a barrier for people seeking to enter the trade. Supporters of the bill maintain that the adjustment would simplify access to the profession without compromising existing testing, sanitation, and safety standards.