Enters NJ in Cosmetology Licensure Compact.
This bill would enter New Jersey into the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, creating a multistate licensing system for cosmetologists. Under the compact, cosmetologists licensed in New Jersey would be able to practice in other participating states without needing separate licenses, provided they meet uniform requirements. The compact establishes a Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission to manage the system, share disciplinary information between states, and ensure public safety standards are maintained. This would reduce barriers for cosmetologists seeking work across state lines while maintaining regulatory oversight. The system requires member states to share information about licensees and disciplinary actions to protect public health and safety.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Jan 2026
General Assembly Passage
Dec 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 25, 2024
Last action Jan 6, 2026
Floor votes · General Assembly Dec 22, 2025
How they voted
98–11
Passed · 9 other
Total votes 118
Dec 22, 2025
D
Democratic80
91% Yea
R
Republican38
65% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jan 6, 2026
Committee
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
upper
Dec 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed Assembly (74-0-0)
lower
Dec 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
lower
Jun 25, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
lower
3 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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