CA SB1238

Increases minimum training requirements for massage therapist certification from 500 hours (with 250 from approved schools) to requiring either 500 hours entirely from approved schools after December 31, 2015, or 250 hours from approved school plus passing a competency assessment exam.

Authorizes California Massage Therapy Council to immediately suspend certificates based on clear and convincing evidence of sexually related crimes or substantially related felonies, with mandatory consideration of mitigating evidence and right to hearing within 30 days.

Expands grounds for denying applications or disciplining certificate holders to include convictions of misdemeanors, infractions, municipal code violations, or civil/administrative liabilities substantially related to qualifications or duties.

Enables law enforcement and local government agencies to share information with the council about criminal activity, unprofessional conduct, and other relevant facts concerning applicants and certificate holders.

Requires certificate holders to provide full name and certificate number upon request to members of the public, council, or law enforcement at massage service locations.