SB331

Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Final Passage·7/12/26

Pennsylvania SB331 authorizes the Commonwealth to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact.

Pennsylvania SB331 authorizes the Commonwealth to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, facilitating multistate licensure for cosmetologists. The Compact aims to enhance public safety, protect against fraud, and improve mobility for licensed professionals. It establishes a Commission to oversee the Compact, manage a data system, and enforce compliance. Member States must license and regulate cosmetology, and share investigative information. The Compact allows for interstate practice, subject to state laws, and provides for dispute resolution and enforcement mechanisms.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 202–0 · Jul 12
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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3
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

202 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 24

9:30 AM

Professional Licensure (h) Hearing

Mar 17

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

History

Jul 12

House

Re-reported as committed

Jul 12

House

Third consideration and final passage (202-0)

Jul 12

Senate

Signed in Senate