The bill amends the Automatic Occupational Licensure for Out-of-State Licensure Act to include massage therapists within its provisions. Specifically, it modifies Arkansas Code 17-7-106 by adding a new subsection that explicitly states that the chapter applies to massage therapists licensed under the Massage Therapy Act. This inclusion aims to streamline the licensure process for out-of-state massage therapists seeking to practice in Arkansas.

Additionally, the bill makes a minor adjustment to the existing exemptions in the law. It removes the term "Medical" from the list of professions exempt from the chapter, while clarifying that medical professions are still subject to the provisions of the chapter, except as specified in the new subsection regarding massage therapists. This change reflects a broader application of the licensure act, ensuring that massage therapists are recognized alongside other professions under the automatic licensure framework.