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NJ S3636

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • New Jersey would join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, enabling licensed cosmetologists to practice across all member states through a single multistate license
  • Cosmetologists holding an active, unencumbered license in their home state can apply for a multistate license that grants authorization to practice in any participating state
  • The compact creates the Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission, a joint government agency composed of one delegate from each member state's licensing authority to administer the agreement
  • Licensees practicing in other member states remain subject to that state's scope of practice laws, disciplinary authority, and courts
  • Active military members and their spouses may retain their home state designation during active duty assignments, supporting workforce mobility for military families

Legislative Description

Enters NJ in Cosmetology Licensure Compact.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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