This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes regarding the Board of Massage Therapy in Arizona. It includes the establishment of a Board of Massage Therapy Continuation Study Committee to evaluate the Board's effectiveness and make recommendations on its future structure. The Committee will consist of various members, including three Senate members, three House members, and representatives from law enforcement and massage therapy associations. The bill also repeals section 41-3025.10 and sets the termination date for the Board to July 1, 2027, with a further repeal of Title 32, chapter 42 on January 1, 2028. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Committee study key issues such as the Board's operational structure, the state's role in background checks, and the sufficiency of the Board's technology project initiated in February 2025. The Committee is required to submit a report with recommendations by December 31, 2026, and it will be repealed after June 30, 2027. The bill also includes a retroactive provision effective from July 1, 2025 and declares itself an emergency measure for immediate implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-3025.10, 41-3028.11
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-3025.10, 41-3027.09