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5/8/2025
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Senate passes Leader Ciccone’s bill allowing home hair care services for disabled individuals
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STATE HOUSE – The Senate today passed legislation (2025-S 0381A) introduced by Majority Leader Frank A. Ciccone III that would allow individuals with special needs or sensory-related disorders or differences to receive hair care services within their home.
“Not everyone is able to go to, or comfortable with, a traditional salon or barber setting to get their haircut. But these individuals also deserve the dignity and pride that comes with a new haircut or styling. This is a compassionate piece of legislation that acknowledges the needs of individuals with special needs and that they too deserve to look and feel their best,” said Leader Ciccone (D-Dist. 7, Providence, Johnston).
The bill updates current law by adding to the types of individuals who can receive services outside of a traditional salon setting by licensed hairdressers. Individuals with special needs or sensory-related disorders or differences, in addition to homebound individuals, would now be eligible for home hair care visits. A licensed health care professional must verify that the home service is appropriate for the individual's specific needs.
The legislation now heads to the House for consideration.
For more information, contact:
Andrew Caruolo, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-6124
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