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HB 279·AL·house

Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; adoption of Esthetics Licensure Compact

Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: Kenyatté Hassell (D)
Latest Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Boards, Agencies and Commissions)

Feb 5, 2026

Summary

The bill adds a new article to Alabama’s cosmetology code, making the state a participant in a multistate esthetics licensing agreement. It creates a uniform licensing system that permits an Alabama‑licensed esthetician to practice in any other compact state while keeping consumer safety protections. The measure is intended to increase professional mobility, especially for military families, and improve coordination among state regulators.

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