COMPACT ACTIVATION PROCESS BEGINS
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 5, 2024) – Governor Jared Polis signed HB24-1111 into law, making Colorado the seventh state to enact the Cosmetology Licensure Compact.
Colorado’s enactment marks a key milestone in the development process. The legislation specifies the establishment of the commission and work to activate the compact for licensees begins after seven states enact the compact.
The Cosmetology Licensure Compact will facilitate interstate practice for licensed cosmetologists based in compact member states. The compact has also been enacted in Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee and Virginia.
HB24-1111 was sponsored by Representative Matthew Martinez and co-sponsored by Senator Byron Pelton and Representative Don Wilson.
There are four additional states with active compact legislation. (For a full list of states please visit the Compact Map.)
While the Cosmetology Licensure Compact requires seven member states to activate, licensed cosmetologists in member states cannot yet practice through the compact. The activation process for the compact will take approximately 18-24 months. Licensees and state officials are encouraged to monitor cosmetologycompact.org for updates on the commission’s progress.
For more information on the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, please view the Educational Resources tab.