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PA SB331

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Argall

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Pennsylvania to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, an interstate agreement that allows licensed cosmetologists to practice across member states without obtaining separate licenses in each state
  • Creates a multistate license system where cosmetologists holding an active, unencumbered license in their home state can practice in all participating member states
  • Establishes the Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission, a joint governmental agency with one delegate per member state, to administer the compact, maintain a shared data system, and promulgate rules
  • Compact becomes effective when enacted by seven states; member states must maintain complaint investigation mechanisms, require competency examinations, and share adverse action information through a coordinated database
  • Includes special provisions for active military members and their spouses to retain their home state designation during active duty assignments

Legislative Description

Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Last Action

Re-referred to Appropriations

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/16/2026
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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