HARRISBURG — Legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to streamline licensing for cosmetology professionals across state lines is set to become law after being approved by the House of Representatives today.
“There is no reason why a cosmetologist in good standing should need to reapply for their license just because they moved to Pennsylvania,” Argall said. “I’m pleased to see this important measure to address workforce shortages receive strong bipartisan support and look forward to it being signed into law.”
Senate Bill 331 authorizes Pennsylvania to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, an interstate agreement that makes it easier for licensed cosmetologists — who provide treatments for hair, skin and nails — to obtain a multistate license and work in participating states without unnecessary red tape. The bill also ensures cosmetology professionals in active-duty military families face no burdensome licensure requirements in compact states.
If signed into law, Pennsylvania would become the 13th state to enter the compact, joining neighboring states Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland and Delaware.