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WI SB1003

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jesse James

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires massage therapy and bodywork therapy establishments to obtain licenses from the Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board, with three license types: sole practitioner, mobile massage therapy, and multiple practitioner licenses

  • Mandates each establishment designate a responsible manager who must pass an examination on state laws and regulations; owners and responsible managers must undergo fingerprint-based background checks and cannot have disqualifying criminal convictions

  • Exempts from establishment licensing requirements locations where out-call massage therapists travel to clients and health care facilities licensed by the Department of Health Services

  • Prohibits sexual contact or sexual intercourse on massage therapy establishment premises and prohibits practicing massage therapy in the nude or in sexually suggestive clothing; adds human trafficking offenses to mandatory reporting requirements and automatic license revocation triggers

  • Takes effect on the first day of the 25th month after publication, with establishment license renewals due March 1 of each odd-numbered year

Legislative Description

Licensure and regulation of establishments providing massage therapy or bodywork therapy, the practice of massage therapy or bodywork therapy, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Last Action

Fiscal estimate received

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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