Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 221: Massage Therapy Practice; the number of education hours applicable to licensed massage therapists; increase
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 221 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Massage Therapy Practice; the number of education hours applicable to licensed massage therapists; increase. Primary sponsor: Shawn Still (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Senate Recommitted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, so as to increase the number of education hours applicable to licensed massage therapists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Recommitted
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper