Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2612: Massage therapists; increases hours of minimum training for licensure.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2612 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Massage therapists; increases hours of minimum training for licensure. Primary sponsor: Wendell Walker (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Left in General Laws.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Massage therapists; licensure; qualifications; minimum training. Increases from 500 hours to 625 hours the minimum requirement for training in a massage therapy educational program for applicants for licensure as a massage therapist.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 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
- Left in General Laws
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 1-N)
- Assigned GL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2612)
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Presented and ordered printed 25104604D