Committee advances cosmetology licensure compact to ease multi-state mobility

May 19, 2026

The committee voted to release SB 217, which would let Delaware join a cosmetology licensure compact enabling multi-state portability while preserving state authority over scope, enforcement, and public health safeguards.

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The House Sunset Committee released Senate Bill 217 after a presentation explaining the cosmetology licensure compact, which would permit multi-state cosmetology licenses and improve mobility for practitioners, including military spouses. The presenter said the compact requires uniform baseline standards — education, exams, and background checks — while permitting states to continue issuing single-state licenses.

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