Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 136: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MASSAGE AND BODYWORK.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 136 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on May 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MASSAGE AND BODYWORK. Primary sponsor: Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic), Kim Williams (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 26, 2025): Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A placard must be prominently displayed at any entrance of a massage and bodywork establishment that has failed to obtain a valid license or has a license that is suspended, revoked, or expired. This Act provides that no placard can be removed unless the removal of the placard is approved by the Division of Professional Regulation. This Act makes the unlawful removal of the placard a class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and up to a $2300 fine. Technical corrections are also made to existing statutory language to conform with the requirements of the Legislative Drafting Manual.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Ross Levin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Kim Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Nicole Poore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Krista Griffith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Debra Heffernan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Jack Walsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House