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KS HB2068
Bill
Status
2/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Commerce, Labor and Economic Development
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AI Summary
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Enacts the Cosmetologist Licensure Compact allowing licensed cosmetologists to practice across member states through a multistate license issued by their home state, with the compact taking effect when seven states adopt it
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Establishes the Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission as a joint governmental agency to administer the compact, create rules, maintain a data system for licensure information and adverse actions, and assess fees on member states and licensees
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Enacts the Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure Compact granting PAs with qualifying licenses the ability to obtain "compact privileges" to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses, effective when seven states join
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Requires participating states to implement criminal background checks, share adverse action information through a coordinated data system, and maintain mechanisms for investigating complaints against licensees
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Supports military families by allowing active duty personnel and their spouses to maintain their home state designation during service assignments and obtain compact privileges based on an unrestricted license in good standing
Legislative Description
Enacting the cosmetology compact to provide interstate practice privileges.
Last Action
Senate Motion to accede adopted; Senator Gossage, Senator Clifford and Senator Holscher appointed as conferees
3/20/2025