LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 29, 2024) – Governor Wes Moore signed SB 27/HB 383 into law, making Maryland the fifth state to enact the Cosmetology Licensure Compact.
The Cosmetology Licensure Compact will facilitate interstate practice for licensed cosmetologists based in compact member states. The Compact will become active once enacted by seven states.
SB 27 was sponsored by Senator Dawn Gile. HB 383 was sponsored by Delegate Stephanie Smith.
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