Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 795: Licensed massage therapists; moves oversight and licensure to Board of Physical Therapy.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 795 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Licensed massage therapists; moves oversight and licensure to Board of Physical Therapy. Primary sponsor: Mark Peake (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (14-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Board of Physical Therapy; licensed massage therapists. Moves oversight and licensure of licensed massage therapists from the Board of Nursing to the Board of Physical Therapy. Directs the Board of Nursing to transfer all records related to licensed massage therapists to the Board of Physical Therapy upon enactment and directs the Board of Physical Therapy to promulgate regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of the act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Peake | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (14-Y 0-N)
- Assigned Education sub: Health Professions
- Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- Presented and ordered printed 26104335D