LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 24, 2024) – Governor Mike DeWine signed HB 158 into law, making Ohio the eighth 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 has also been enacted in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee and Virginia.
HB 158 was sponsored by Representatives Bill Roemer and Melanie Miller while a companion bill, SB 89 was sponsored by Senator Kristina Roegner.
There are three 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.