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HI SB1619

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donna Kim

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Governor to enter into the Cosmetology Licensure Compact with other states, creating a multistate licensing program that allows cosmetologists to practice across member states without obtaining separate licenses in each state
  • Establishes the Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission as a joint government agency of member states to administer the compact, with each member state having one delegate and voting rights
  • Requires member states to license and regulate cosmetology, have complaint investigation mechanisms, require competency examinations, and participate in a shared data system for tracking licensee information and adverse actions
  • Grants member state licensing authorities power to take adverse actions against licensees, conduct joint investigations, and enforce compact rules, while discipline remains the responsibility of the state where services are provided
  • Effective date of July 1, 2050, with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs required to adopt implementing rules under chapter 91

Legislative Description

Relating To The Cosmetology Licensure Compact.

Adoption

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce3/6/2025
Ways and Means2/14/2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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