Assembly Bill 323 seeks to ratify and enter Wisconsin into the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, which facilitates the practice of cosmetology across member states. The bill establishes a Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission, which will oversee the compact's operations, including the issuance of multistate licenses for cosmetologists who meet specific criteria, such as holding an unencumbered license in their home state. The compact also allows for the sharing of licensure information and adverse actions among member states, and it outlines a process for resolving disputes and terminating membership if necessary.

The bill includes several amendments and new provisions to existing statutes. Notably, it renumbers and amends sections related to the requirements for engaging in cosmetology, aesthetics, and manicuring, allowing individuals with multistate licenses from other compact states to practice in Wisconsin. Additionally, it creates definitions for terms such as "authorization to practice," "compact," and "multistate license," and establishes a coordinated database for tracking licensure and adverse actions. The compact will take effect once seven states enact it, and amendments can be made with the agreement of all member states.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 454.04(2)(a), 454.04, 454.04(2)(b)