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WI SB1004
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jesse James
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AI Summary
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Ratifies Wisconsin's entry into the Interstate Massage Compact, allowing licensed massage therapists to obtain a multistate license enabling practice across all member states without obtaining separate licenses in each state
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Creates the Interstate Massage Compact Commission, governed by one delegate from each member state's licensing authority, with powers to promulgate rules, collect fees, maintain a coordinated licensure database, and enforce compact provisions
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Establishes multistate license requirements including holding an active single-state license, completing at least 625 hours of massage therapy education, passing a national licensing exam, submitting to a background check, and having no disqualifying criminal convictions (including felonies within 5 years, practice-related misdemeanors within 2 years, or any human trafficking/sexual assault convictions)
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Requires member states to report disciplinary actions and investigative information to a shared data system, and authorizes remote states to take adverse actions against a licensee's authorization to practice in that state
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Takes effect when seven states enact the compact; states may withdraw by repealing the compact statute, with withdrawal becoming effective 180 days after enactment of the repeal
Legislative Description
Ratification of the Interstate Massage Compact. (FE)
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received
2/27/2026