Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 420: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MASSAGE AND BODY WORK.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 420 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on May 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MASSAGE AND BODY WORK. Primary sponsor: Madinah Wilson-Anton (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 23, 2026): 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.
This Act permits massage and bodywork therapists to obtain pre-licensing education in a hybrid format, as permitted by the Board of Massage and Bodywork’s rules and regulations. Rules and regulations will specify which subjects may be obtained through hybrid education to ensure proper training in the interests of public protection. This change is consistent with initiatives in other states, which have adopted more flexible learning models. This Act also strikes language pertaining to certified massage technicians because the Board no longer issues this type of license. Currently, licensed certified massage technicians may continue their licensure status with timely license renewal. Finally, revisions have been made to specify that licensees are massage and bodywork therapists, not massage or bodywork therapists, as indicated in the statute.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madinah Wilson-Anton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Nicole Poore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Marie Pinkney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“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 4 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 1 NO 5 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 3 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House