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WV HB2941
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dana Ferrell
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact allowing licensed cosmetologists to practice across member states through a multistate license issued by their home state
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Creates the Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission as a joint government agency with delegates from each member state to administer the compact, adopt rules, maintain a data system, and collect fees
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Compact becomes effective when seven states enact the legislation; member states must license and regulate cosmetology, require competency exams and training, and participate in the shared data system
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Allows active military members and their spouses to retain their home state designation during active duty assignments to facilitate license portability
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Home states retain exclusive authority to take adverse actions against multistate licenses, while remote states may take action against a licensee's authorization to practice within their borders and must report disciplinary information to the data system
Legislative Description
The purpose of this bill is to establish the Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact, create the Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission, and provide for the administration of the Compact.
Boards and Commissions
Last Action
To House Government Organization
2/25/2025