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LB 82

Adopt the Cosmetology Licensure Compact

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Victor Rountree

Nebraska adopts the Cosmetology Licensure Compact to grant multistate licenses for cosmetologists, boosting mobility and access while standardizing safety and discipline.

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Bill Summary · LB 82

Summary of Nebraska LB 82 — Adopting the Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Overview

  • Bill Number: LB 82
  • Title: Adopt the Cosmetology Licensure Compact
  • Purpose: Establish a multistate licensing framework to regulate cosmetology across member states, expanding practitioner mobility while maintaining public health and safety.
  • Introduced: January 10, 2025
  • Committee/Hearing: Health and Human Services; Notice of Hearing set for January 31, 2025
  • Primary Introducer: Senator Victor Rountree

Purpose and Intent

LB 82 seeks to create a Cosmetology Licensure Compact through which participating states adopt a common framework for multistate licensure of cosmetologists. The goals are:
- Improve access to cosmetology services for the public by enabling licensed cosmetologists to practice in multiple states with a single multistate license.
- Enhance public safety and professional regulation through shared standards, information exchange, and enforcement mechanisms.
- Support military members and their spouses by facilitating relocation and licensure continuity.
- Address workforce shortages by reducing licensure-related burdens on practitioners and state regulatory systems.

Key Provisions and Changes (Substantive Provisions)

  • Adoption of the Cosmetology Licensure Compact: Enacts the Compact to harmonize licensure requirements across member states and establish a multistate licensing program.
  • Definitions: Establishes a comprehensive glossary for terms such as Cosmetologist, Licensee, Multistate License, Home State, Remote State, Adverse Action, Data System, Background Check, Jurisprudence, and related concepts.
  • Home State and Multistate License:
    • A Multistate License is issued by a Licensee’s Home State and authorizes practice in member states (including Remote States) under the Commission’s enforcement framework.
    • Home State is the Licensee’s primary, unencumbered licensing state.
    • Remote States are member states other than the Home State where practice is permitted under the Multistate License.
  • Cosmetology Practice and Mobility:
    • Defines the scope of practice as authorized by the Home State’s laws and regulations, with recognition of licensure across Member States.
    • Aims to facilitate interstate practice while preserving state regulatory authority over licensure and discipline.
  • Enforcement and Adverse Actions:
    • Establishes mechanisms for recognizing Adverse Actions (disciplinary, civil, criminal, or other regulatory actions) and for enforcing related restrictions across member states.
    • Includes concepts such as Encumbered Licenses (restricted practice) and suspensions/revocations coordinated through the Commission.
  • Background Checks and Investigations:
    • Requires Background Checks using FBI and state records in accordance with interstate rules.
    • Creates a Data System to store license status, Investigative Information, and Adverse Actions.
  • Cosmetology Licensure Commission:
    • Creates the Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the compact, with an Executive Committee empowered to act on behalf of the Commission.
    • The Commission coordinates information sharing, licensure rules, discipline, and interstate cooperation.
  • Military and Family Mobility:
    • Policy language supports relocation of active duty military personnel and spouses, facilitating licensure continuity across states.

Who/What is Affected

  • Cosmetologists: Licensed individuals may obtain a Multistate License enabling practice in member states.
  • State Licensing Authorities: Must align to Compact provisions, share information, and recognize multistate licenses.
  • Public: Potential for broader access to cosmetology services with standardized safety and disciplinary processes.
  • Military Members and Spouses: Benefit from smoother licensure transitions when relocating.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Hearing Date: January 31, 2025 (House/Committee hearing noted)
  • Effective Status: Provisions indicate a framework that activates upon enacted Compact and corresponding state legislation.
  • Repeal/Amendments: The bill would amend existing Nebraska statutes (sections 38-1015, 38-1001, 38-1004, 38-1058, 38-1061) and replace or repeal related original statute language to adopt the Compact.

Bottom Line

LB 82 proposes Nebraska’s participation in a broader multistate licensing regime for cosmetology, aimed at increasing practitioner mobility, maintaining public safety, and supporting military families, all under a centralized Commission and standardized cross-state regulatory processes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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