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WV HB5087

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dana Ferrell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 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, collect fees, and maintain a data system for licensee information
  • Requires member states to license and regulate cosmetology, conduct background checks or review disciplinary history, share adverse action information, and participate in the compact's data system
  • Allows cosmetologists to maintain their home state designation during active military service or spousal military assignment, facilitating license portability for military families
  • Grants each member state authority to investigate complaints and take adverse actions against a licensee's authorization to practice within that state, while only the home state can take action against the multistate license itself

Legislative Description

Relating to Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact.

Boards and Commissions

Last Action

House received Senate message

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization3/5/2026
Government Administration2/6/2026
Government Organization2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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