HB 1247 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Esthetics Licensure Compact; authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to Compact.

Summary

Professions and occupations; barbers and cosmetologists; Esthetics Licensure Compact. Authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to the Esthetics Licensure Compact. The Compact permits eligible licensed estheticians to practice in Compact member states, provided that they meet certain requirements. The Compact takes effect when enacted by a seventh member state.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Signed Apr 6, 2026

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What changed between versions

Enrolled → Chaptered · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill has been formally enacted into law as Chapter 279 of the 2026 Virginia Acts of Assembly. The primary change is the conversion of the bill from its 'Enrolled' draft status to its final 'Chaptered' legal status, which includes the official approval date and the addition of specific enforcement and funding provisions required for the law to take effect.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains unchanged; it still establishes the Esthetics Licensure Compact to allow estheticians to practice across state lines.

TIMELINE

Added the official approval date of April 6, 2026, and assigned the bill to Chapter 279 of the 2026 Session, marking its transition from a draft proposal to active law.

Added a provision stating that the Compact becomes effective only after it is enacted by a seventh participating state.

REQUIREMENT

Added a specific requirement that applicants for a multistate license must pay the costs associated with background checks required by the Compact.

TECHNICAL

Removed draft session headers and replaced them with the final official formatting and chapter designation used in published state laws.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 20, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 9, 2026

How they voted

39–0

Passed

Total votes 39

Feb 20, 2026

D Democratic20

20 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican19

19 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Apr 6, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by Governor-Chapter 279 (effective 7/1/2026)

executive

Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by President

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by Speaker

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1247ER)

lower

Feb 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A)

upper

Feb 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)

upper

Feb 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

upper

Feb 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read third time and passed House Block Vote (98-Y 0-N 0-A)

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)

lower

Jan 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)

lower

Jan 26, 2026

Committee

Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process

lower

Jan 14, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on General Laws

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor