Enter the Cosmetology Licensure Compact

SB 89 ratifies the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, allowing Ohio-licensed cosmetologists to practice in other member states without obtaining separate licenses for each location. The bill establishes a multistate licensing system where professionals holding a single license in their home state can work across participating states while maintaining oversight from their original licensing authority. To ensure public safety, the compact includes provisions for sharing disciplinary records, conducting background checks, and setting uniform standards for competency exams and background investigations. This framework aims to increase workforce mobility and support military families who relocate frequently, while still protecting consumers through coordinated regulation among member states.