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This bill authorizes the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to streamline the licensing process for cosmetologists and improve public access to cosmetology services while ensuring safety. By joining this compact, Pennsylvania aims to allow licensed cosmetologists to practice in other member states more easily, support military members and their spouses by facilitating license portability, and enhance cooperation between states in regulating the profession. The compact establishes a Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission to oversee its implementation and includes provisions for a Multistate License, which allows a cosmetologist licensed in their "Home State" (primary state of residence) to practice in any "Remote State" (another member state) without needing a separate license in each. The bill also outlines the requirements for states to become members, the powers and duties of the Commission, and procedures for handling disciplinary actions and disputes. The compact will become effective once Pennsylvania and at least six other states have enacted it into law, and the State Board of Cosmetology will be responsible for promulgating necessary regulations and processing applications within a year of the compact's effective date.

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