Conor Norris, Edward Timmons: It shouldnât be illegal for Florida barbers to make house calls
It is an example of regulations that go too far when trying to protect consumer safety.
Florida has made great strides removing the unnecessary barriers to employment the last two years, but COVID-19 has exposed one missed areaârules preventing barbers from giving haircuts outside of their shops.
Last yearâsÂ
licensing reform bill contained a provision allowing cosmetology services to be performed outside of salons in Florida. Barbers, however, did not have that option.
Sen.
Linda Stewart and Rep.
Daisy Morales have recognized this inconsistency and proposed a bill that allows barbers to make house calls. Currently, barbers can give haircuts outside their shop for clientele with limited mobility.Â