OR HB3819

The State Board of Massage Therapists may issue temporary practice permits valid for up to 180 days per calendar year to out-of-state practitioners for educational programs, disaster relief, or consulting with Oregon-licensed therapists.

Maximum civil penalties for violations increase from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation, and the board may post violation placards on massage facilities employing unlicensed practitioners, with a $100/day penalty for removing the placard.

Repeat violations of massage practice laws are elevated from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C felony for individuals with prior convictions.

Massage therapists are added to the list of mandatory reporters required to report suspected child abuse under ORS 419B.005.

The substantive provisions become operative January 1, 2026, with the act taking effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns.