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This bill establishes the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to streamline professional licensing for cosmetologists across participating states. The compact creates a framework that allows cosmetologists to obtain a multistate license, enabling them to practice in other member states without obtaining separate individual state licenses. The bill authorizes the Governor to enter into this compact and requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules for its implementation. Key provisions include establishing a centralized data system for tracking licensee information, creating a Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the compact's operations, and setting uniform standards for licensure across member states. The compact aims to improve public access to cosmetology services, enhance workforce mobility (particularly for military members and their spouses), facilitate information sharing between states, and reduce administrative burdens for cosmetology professionals. Importantly, the compact maintains each state's ability to regulate cosmetology practice within its borders while creating a more streamlined, cooperative approach to professional licensing. The bill specifies that the compact will take effect on July 1, 2050, giving states ample time to prepare for its implementation.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1619&year=2026