The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish the Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact, which facilitates the interstate practice and regulation of cosmetology. It introduces a new section, 30-27-5a, allowing the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to require criminal history record checks for applicants seeking to practice in remote states under the compact. The compact outlines membership requirements, a data system for multistate licensure, and the authority of the Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission, which is formed by member states. It also specifies the licensing process, conditions for changing home states, and the authority of member states to impose adverse actions against licenses.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes data sharing among member states and provides protections for active military members and their spouses regarding their home state designation. The commission is granted qualified immunity for its members and employees, ensuring they are protected from liability while performing their duties. The bill includes provisions for a coordinated database for licensing and regulatory purposes, mandates public hearings for proposed rules, and establishes procedures for oversight and dispute resolution. The compact will take effect 90 days after passage and aims to modernize the legal framework governing cosmetology while promoting compliance and cooperation among states.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 30-27A-1, 30-27A-2, 30-27A-3, 30-27A-4, 30-27A-5, 30-27A-6, 30-27A-7, 30-27A-8, 30-27A-9, 30-27A-10, 30-27A-11, 30-27A-12, 30-27A-13, 30-27A-14, 30-27A-15
Committee Substitute: 30-27-5a, 30-27A-1, 30-27A-2, 30-27A-3, 30-27A-4, 30-27A-5, 30-27A-6, 30-27A-7, 30-27A-8, 30-27A-9, 30-27A-10, 30-27A-11, 30-27A-12, 30-27A-13, 30-27A-14, 30-27A-15
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 30-27-5a, 30-27A-1, 30-27A-2, 30-27A-3, 30-27A-4, 30-27A-5, 30-27A-6, 30-27A-7, 30-27A-8, 30-27A-9, 30-27A-10, 30-27A-11, 30-27A-12, 30-27A-13, 30-27A-14, 30-27A-15
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 30-27-5a, 30-27A-1, 30-27A-2, 30-27A-3, 30-27A-4, 30-27A-5, 30-27A-6, 30-27A-7, 30-27A-8, 30-27A-9, 30-27A-10, 30-27A-11, 30-27A-12, 30-27A-13, 30-27A-14, 30-27A-15