Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts S2636: An Act establishing the cosmetology licensure compact
Status: Failed, April 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
The General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 112 the following new chapter:- “CHAPTER 112A. Cosmetology Licensure Compact Section 1. The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate the interstate practice and regulation of Cosmetology with the goal of improving public access to, and the safety of, Cosmetology Services and reducing unnecessary burdens related to Cosmetology licensure. Through this Compact, the Member States seek to establish a regulatory framework which provides for a new multistate licensing program. Through this new licensing program, the Member States seek to provide increased value and mobility to licensed Cosmetologists in the Member States, while ensuring the provision of safe, effective, and reliable services to the public. This Compact is designed to achieve the following objectives, and the Member States hereby ratify the same intentions by subscribing hereto: A. Provide opportunities for interstate practice by Cosmetologists who meet uniform requirements for multistate licensure B. Enhance the abilities of Member States to protect public health and safety, and prevent fraud and unlicensed activity within the profession C. Ensure and encourage cooperation between Member States in the licensure and regulation of the Practice of Cosmetology D. Support relocating military members and their spouses E. Facilitate the exchange of information between Member States related to the licensure, investigation, and …
Sponsors
- Ryan Fattman (R, Worcester and Hampden) · primary sponsor
- Tarr, Andrew (D, 5th Essex)
- Kelly Pease (R, 4th Hampden)
- Manny Cruz (D)
- Patrick O'Connor (R, First Plymouth and Norfolk)
- Shirley Arriaga (D)
- Marc Lombardo (R, 22nd Middlesex)
- Donald Wong (R, 9th Essex)
- Bradley Jones (R)
- John Marsi (R, 6th Worcester)
- Steven Howitt (R, 4th Bristol)
- Kelly Dooner (R)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see S3063
- : Reporting date extended to Wednesday April 22, 2026
- : Hearing scheduled for 02/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- : Reporting date extended to Thursday March 5, 2026
- : House concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
- : Rules suspended
- : Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
Common questions
- What is S2636?
- S2636 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act establishing the cosmetology licensure compact.
- What is the status of S2636?
- Failed as of April 23, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see S3063 (April 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored S2636?
- Ryan Fattman (R, Worcester and Hampden), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S2636?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2636
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