HB5087 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact.

What is the status of HB5087?

Signed into law as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Chapter 166, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (June 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5087?

Ferrell, Dana (R, 060), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5087?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5087&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB5087: Relating to Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact.

Q: What does HB5087 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §30-27-5a; and to amend the code by adding a new article, designated §30-27A-1, §30-27A-2, §30-27A-3, §30-27A-4, §30-27A-5, §30-27A-6, §30-27A-7, §30-27A-8, §30-27A-9, §30-27A-10, §30-27A-11, §30-27A-12, §30-27A-13, §30-27A-14, and §30-27A-15, relating to establishing the Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact; permitting the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to require applicants to undergo a criminal history record check if required to do so by the compact or compact commission rules; definin.

Status: Signed into law, April 1, 2026

What the bill says

An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §30-27-5a; and to amend the code by adding a new article, designated §30-27A-1, §30-27A-2, §30-27A-3, §30-27A-4, §30-27A-5, §30-27A-6, §30-27A-7, §30-27A-8, §30-27A-9, §30-27A-10, §30-27A-11, §30-27A-12, §30-27A-13, §30-27A-14, and §30-27A-15, relating to establishing the Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact; permitting the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to require applicants to undergo a criminal history record check if required to do so by the compact or compact commission rules; definin.

From the enrolled text, March 12, 2026:

AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §30-27-5a; and to amend the code by adding a new article, designated §30-27A-1, §30-27A-2, §30-27A-3, §30-27A-4, §30-27A-5, §30-27A-6, §30-27A-7, §30-27A-8, §30-27A-9, §30-27A-10, §30-27A-11, §30-27A-12, §30-27A-13, §30-27A-14, and §30-27A-15, relating to establishing the Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact; permitting the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to require applicants to undergo a criminal history record check if required to do so by the compact or compact commission rules; defining terms; providing requirements for membership; establishing data process; providing regulations for multistate licensures; establishing the Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission; establishing an effective date; providing for oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement powers; granting rulemaking authority; establishing construction and severability; and providing for disputes with other states' laws. article 27. board of barbers and cosmetologists. §30-27-5a. Criminal history record checks. (a) The West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists may require state and national criminal history record checks for the purpose of issuing licenses. The West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists may, to comply with the Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact, require an applicant for initial privilege to practice in a remote state under the compact to submit to a state and national criminal history record check as set forth in this section. (b) The applicant shall …

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