occupational licensure

2021 Bills

SB 87: Licensure Exemption for Blow Dry Bars

This bill creates an exemption from occupational licensure for "blow dry bars" or similar services that only wash, dry, and style hair.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 14th Jan 2021

Op-Eds

It’s time to scale back licensing requirements

It's critical that Utah lawmakers remove barriers to entry for workers. Here's why…

Connor Boyack
| 17th Nov 2020

2020 Bills

SB 23: Improving Occupational Licensure Portability

This bill loosens licensure portability requirements, making it easier for people newly residing in Utah to get a license to work in their profession.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 10th Feb 2020

2020 Bills

HB 290: Improving a Variety of Occupational Licenses

This bill reduces licensure requirements for court reporters, hunting guides, and those who manufacture or repair bedding, upholstered furniture, quilted clothing, or filling material.