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IA SF2068
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jason Schultz
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AI Summary
- Requires massage establishments (locations with multiple massage therapists) to obtain a biennial license from the board beginning July 1, 2027, with fees determined under existing state law
- Defines "establishment" as a location where massage therapy is practiced, excluding sole practitioner locations, customer sites, self-operated massage chairs, licensed health care facilities, and board-approved student clinics
- Authorizes civil penalties up to $1,000 per offense for operating an unlicensed establishment, practicing without a license, or employing unlicensed individuals, with continued violations after board citation reaching up to $10,000
- Permits the board to deny establishment licenses to applicants with disqualifying criminal histories including human trafficking, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of minors, money laundering, child abuse, or dependent adult abuse
- Requires licensed or purportedly licensed persons to present their massage therapist license, establishment license (if applicable), and government-issued ID to peace officers investigating complaints of illegal services
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the licensure of massage establishments, and making penalties applicable.(See SF 2205.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2205. S.J. 220.
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government1/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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