The proposed bill would update current statutes by establishing a continuation study committee for the Board of Massage Therapy, which is set to terminate on July 1, 2027. The bill includes provisions for the committee's composition, which will consist of members from both the Senate and House of Representatives, as well as representatives from various sectors related to massage therapy and law enforcement. The committee is tasked with evaluating the Board's structure, its role in background checks, and the effectiveness of its technology initiatives, among other responsibilities. Additionally, the bill mandates that the committee produce a report with recommendations by December 31, 2026, and outlines that the committee will be dissolved after June 30, 2027.

Furthermore, the bill repeals existing statutes related to the Board and establishes a new framework for its continuation, retroactively effective from July 1, 2025, until January 1, 2028. It emphasizes the importance of the Board in promoting safe massage therapy practices and includes an emergency clause to ensure immediate implementation upon passage. The bill also specifies that members of the study committee will not receive compensation but can be reimbursed for expenses incurred during their service.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-3025.10, 41-3029.15
House Engrossed Version: 41-3025.10, 41-3027.09