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 include representatives from each member state's cosmetology licensure authority. This commission will have the authority to adopt bylaws, create binding rules, and manage the operations of the compact, including the collection of fees from member states and licensees. The compact allows cosmetologists to obtain a multistate license, enabling them to practice in other member states, provided they meet specific criteria, such as holding an unencumbered license in their home state.

The bill also 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 mandates the establishment of a coordinated database for tracking licensure and adverse actions across member states. The compact will take effect once seven states enact it, and provisions for dispute resolution and withdrawal from the compact are also included.

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