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SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House gave final approval Monday to a bill that would allow barbers to give neck and head massages with haircuts.
Following no debate but a few laughs, House lawmakers voted 72-1 to forward SB172 to Gov. Gary Herbert's desk for his consideration.
"I know you like a nice haircut and a nice scalp massage. All this bill does is allow you to keep getting that from your barber," bill sponsor Rep. Marc Roberts, R-Salem, quipped to House Speaker Greg Hughes, R-Draper.
Representatives from the Utah Beauty Association have urged lawmakers to support the bill, saying it would simply clarify what hairstylists are licensed to do.
The legislation stemmed from a lobbyist who went to get a haircut and saw a sign notifying customers that massages would not be allowed due to a cease and desist order from the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
The bill previously passed the Senate with a 28-1 vote.
— Katie McKellar
