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OK HB2234
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cyndi Munson
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AI Summary
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Creates an Advisory Board on Massage Therapy with 5 members appointed by the Governor for 4-year terms: 3 licensed massage therapists with 3+ years Oklahoma practice experience, 1 school administrator or faculty member from a nationally accredited massage therapy school, and 1 citizen member.
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Establishes an Oversight Committee on Massage Therapy with 3-5 members selected by the Advisory Board for 4-year terms to review complaints, conduct investigations, and recommend disciplinary actions for violations.
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Requires the Oversight Committee to establish formal complaint and hearing processes, provide annual sexual harassment and assault training, and enforce professional conduct standards under the Massage Therapy Practice Act.
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Maintains existing licensing fees: $25.00 for licenses issued before May 1, 2017; $50.00 per year for licenses issued after May 1, 2017; and $10.00 for duplicate licenses.
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Takes effect November 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Professions and occupations; Massage Therapy Act; oversight committee; effective date.
Last Action
Referred to Rules
2/10/2025