Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 978: Regards the licensure and regulation of massage businesses
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 978 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on July 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards the licensure and regulation of massage businesses. Primary sponsor: Brian Lorenz (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 16, 2026): Introduced.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend sections 109.572, 503.41, 3767.10, and 5101.87 and to enact sections 109.45, 109.451, 109.452, 109.453, 109.454, 109.455, 2905.34, 3724.01, 3724.02, 3724.03, 3724.04, 3724.05, 3724.06, 3724.07, 3724.99, and 5502.71 of the Revised Code regarding the licensure and regulation of massage businesses and to make an appropriation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Lorenz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
“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