Enacts the Cosmetology Licensure Compact. (BDR 54-835)

AB 371 enacts the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, allowing cosmetologists licensed in one participating state to practice across other compact states without obtaining separate licenses. It requires applicants to hold an unencumbered license in their primary residence state, pay fees, and follow each state’s practice rules. The bill establishes a joint commission to manage the compact, create a shared data system for licensing information, and ensures cosmetologists practicing under the compact have the same legal rights and protections as locally licensed professionals in Nevada. This directly affects licensed cosmetologists seeking mobility across participating states, reducing barriers to interstate practice while maintaining public safety standards.