Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 218: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE MASSAGE COMPACT.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 218 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE MASSAGE COMPACT. Primary sponsor: Eric Buckson (Republican), Kerri Harris (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act adopts the Interstate Massage Compact (“Compact”). The purpose of the Compact is to reduce the burdens on state governments and to facilitate and regulate the interstate practice of massage therapy by creating a framework for a multistate licensing program. The multistate licensing program provides increased value and mobility to licensed massage therapists, including military members and their spouses, and ensures safe, competent, and reliable massage therapy services are provided to the public. The Compact allows individuals residing in a state that joins the Compact (a “member state”) to apply, through the state, for a multistate license. A multistate license allows a qualifying licensee to practice massage therapy in all member states. Applicants for a multistate license must hold an unrestricted license to practice massage therapy in the applicant’s home state and must meet educational, national licensing examination, and background check requirements to qualify for a multistate license. Licensees must meet continuing competency requirements to qualify for renewal of a multistate license. Member states share information related to disciplinary actions against licensees, investigations of licensees, and anything that would disqualify a licensee from holding a multistate license so that each member state is aware if a licensee’s authority to practice is restricted or if the licensee is disqualified from practicing massage therapy. The Compact is effective on the seventh state enacting legislation to join the Compact. As of January 23, 2026, 5 states have enacted legislation adopting the Compact and legislation is pending in 5 states. This Act takes effect on the date of publication in the Register of Regulations of a notice by the Secretary of State that the Compact has been adopted by at least 7 states.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Kerri Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Bill Carson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Russ Huxtable | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Bryant Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Lyndon Yearick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate