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HI HB1862

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sean Quinlan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts practitioners from massage therapy licensure who only manipulate soft tissues of the hands, feet, or outer ears, including reflexology and foot zone therapy
  • Requires exempt practitioners to serve only fully-clothed clients and be certified by an industry-recognized organization with established standards and ethics
  • Prohibits exempt practitioners from providing any other massage therapy services, whether or not for compensation
  • Exempts establishments offering only hand, foot, and outer ear manipulation services from massage establishment licensure requirements
  • Exempts qualifying practitioners and establishments from massage therapy advertising regulations under section 452-23

Legislative Description

Relating To Massage Therapy.

Exemptions

Last Action

Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce1/26/2026

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