The bill establishes a new section in chapter 18.16 RCW to create a Cosmetology Licensure Compact, which aims to facilitate the interstate practice and regulation of cosmetology. The compact's goals include improving public access to cosmetology services, enhancing safety, and reducing unnecessary licensure burdens by allowing licensed cosmetologists to practice across member states while adhering to safety standards. It outlines the requirements for member states to join the compact, including the need to license and regulate cosmetology, investigate complaints, and share information about adverse actions. Key terms such as "multistate license," "home state," and "remote state" are defined, and the authority of the compact commission and member state licensing authorities is established.

Additionally, the bill creates the Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission, which will oversee the licensing of cosmetology professionals across state lines and manage a coordinated database for tracking licensure data and adverse actions. The commission will have rule-making authority, and its rules will have the force of law in member states, provided they do not conflict with existing state laws. The bill includes provisions for public hearings, dispute resolution, and the termination of a member state's participation if it defaults on its obligations. It emphasizes confidentiality for certain information while ensuring necessary data access for monitoring licensee status. The act may be cited as the "Cosmetology Licensure Compact."