Plain English Summary
This bill establishes the Interstate Massage Compact, which creates a multistate licensing system allowing massage therapists licensed in one member state to practice in other participating states. The compact creates an Interstate Massage Compact Commission to oversee licensing, maintain a database of licensees, and coordinate enforcement across states while preserving each state's regulatory authority.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this compact increases access to massage therapy services for consumers by reducing licensing barriers for qualified therapists who relocate between states. It benefits military members and their spouses by allowing them to maintain licensure during reassignments, streamlines interstate practice through a standardized multistate license, and enhances public safety through coordinated background checks, investigative information sharing, and uniform disciplinary standards across member states.
Arguments Against
Opponents may worry that a uniform multistate system could override state-specific health and safety regulations, or that coordinating across multiple states could create bureaucratic complexity and costs. Some may also be concerned about the creation of a new interstate commission with significant regulatory power, or question whether the multistate licensing pathway adequately protects consumers compared to individual state licensing requirements.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 64
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 76
Cosponsors (4)
Vote Breakdown (1 roll call)
Final Vote
On: Second Reading
Party Breakdown