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PA HB663

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Webster

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires bodywork facilities (massage establishments, spas) in Pennsylvania to obtain a facility license, and mandates separate licenses for facility managers and for operating table showers (Vichy showers)

  • Imposes background check requirements through Pennsylvania State Police, Department of Human Services, and FBI for facility and manager license applicants, with disqualifying offenses including prostitution, human trafficking, sexual assault, and drug felonies

  • Prohibits facilities from operating between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., using the premises as living quarters, employing unlicensed massage therapists, engaging in sexually explicit advertising, or possessing adult-oriented merchandise

  • Establishes inspection authority allowing officials to access facilities during business hours, review employee logs and licenses, and requires facilities to maintain records of all clients, services, and employee background checks for at least one year

  • Requires parental or guardian presence when bodywork is performed on minors (unless waived in writing), and mandates victim services through the Crime Victims Act for trafficked employees discovered at illicit facilities

Legislative Description

Providing for the licensure of bodywork facilities; imposing powers and duties on the Department of State; and prescribing penalties.

Last Action

Referred to Professional Licensure

2/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Professional Licensure2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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