HB 3819: Relating to the State Board of Massage Therapists; and prescribing an effective date.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

</b> </i>] Allows the State Board of Massage Therapists [<i>to issue a registration to practice reflexology to a qualified applicant. Prohibits the practice of reflexology without a registration. Prohibits employing or hiring or contracting with a person to practice reflexology if the person is not registered to practice reflexology. Allows the board</i>] to post a placard on the exterior of a massage facility found to have committed specified violations. Increases the civil penalty that the board may impose for violations from $1,000 to $5,000. Increases the punishment for <b>the second or subsequent violation of</b> operating a massage facility without a permit or practicing massage therapy without a license. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. [<i>Provides that certain hearsay statements related to certain sex crimes are not inadmissible in evidence even though the declarant is available as a witness.</i>] [<i>Increases the punishment for the crime of promoting prostitution if the crime is committed within a specified distance of a massage facility. Punishes by a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Increases the punishment for the crime of compelling prostitution if the crime is committed within a specified distance of a massage facility. Punishes by a maximum of 20 years' imprisonment, $375,000 fine, or both.</i>] Includes a massage therapist in "public or private official" for purposes of mandatory reporting of abuse. Becomes operative on January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. June 24, 2025Chapter 308, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
2. June 11, 2025Governor signed.
3. June 3, 2025President signed.
4. June 3, 2025Speaker signed.
5. June 2, 2025Vote explanation(s) filed by Robinson.
6. June 2, 2025Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.
7. May 29, 2025Carried over to 06-02 by unanimous consent.
8. May 28, 2025Carried over to 05-29 by unanimous consent.
9. May 27, 2025Carried over to 05-28 by unanimous consent.
10. May 22, 2025Carried over to 05-23 by unanimous consent.
11. May 21, 2025Carried over to 05-22 by unanimous consent.
12. May 20, 2025Carried over to 05-21 by unanimous consent.

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