This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for massage therapy establishments in New Hampshire, requiring all such establishments to be licensed and overseen by the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). It defines a "massage establishment" as a commercial venue where multiple licensed massage therapists provide services and introduces new licensing requirements for these establishments. Key provisions include prohibitions against operating without a license or proper supervision, as well as the allowance for compensation of advisory board members, which was previously prohibited. The bill also repeals and reenacts existing definitions and provisions related to massage establishments, while introducing health and safety standards, inspection protocols, and requirements for public display of licenses.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws concerning the licensure of reflexologists, structural integrators, and Asian bodywork therapists, adding a new paragraph to RSA 328-H:10 that disqualifies individuals engaged in illegal activities, such as prostitution or human trafficking, from licensure. It introduces exemptions in RSA 328-H:13 for licensed individuals under other laws and clarifies that certain health facilities are not required to obtain an establishment license. The bill establishes new requirements for obtaining an establishment license under RSA 328-H:18, making it a misdemeanor to operate without one, and allows for licenses to be issued to individuals without personal practitioner licenses if they employ a licensed practitioner as a manager. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 328-B:1, 328-B:2, 328-B:3, 328-B:4, 328-B:6, 328-B:7, 328-B:8, 328-B:10, 328-H:2, 328-H:4, 328-H:5, 328-H:10, 328-H:13
As Amended by the House: 328-B:1, 328-B:2, 328-B:3, 328-B:4, 328-B:7, 328-B:10, 328-H:2, 328-H:4, 328-H:5, 328-H:10, 328-H:13
As Amended by the House (2nd): 328-B:1, 328-B:2, 328-B:3, 328-B:4, 328-B:7, 328-B:10, 328-H:2, 328-H:4, 328-H:5, 328-H:10, 328-H:13
As Amended by the Senate: 328-B:1, 328-B:2, 328-B:3, 328-B:4, 328-B:7, 328-B:10, 328-H:2, 328-H:4, 328-H:5, 328-H:10, 328-H:13
Version adopted by both bodies: 328-B:1, 328-B:2, 328-B:3, 328-B:4, 328-B:7, 328-B:10, 328-H:2, 328-H:4, 328-H:5, 328-H:10, 328-H:13
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 328-B:1, 328-B:2, 328-B:3, 328-B:4, 328-B:7, 328-B:10, 328-H:2, 328-H:4, 328-H:5, 328-H:10, 328-H:13
HB1469 text: 328-B:1, 328-B:2, 328-B:3, 328-B:4, 328-B:6, 328-B:7, 328-B:8, 328-B:10, 328-H:2, 328-H:4, 328-H:5, 328-H:10, 328-H:13