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WV HB2941

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dana Ferrell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact allowing licensed cosmetologists to practice across member states through a multistate license issued by their home state

  • 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

  • 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

  • Allows active military members and their spouses to retain their home state designation during active duty assignments to facilitate license portability

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/25/2025

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