This bill transfers the regulatory authority over massage therapy from the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, mandating the transfer of all related powers, duties, records, and financial responsibilities, including the administrative rules governing massage therapy. It updates various sections of the Massage Therapy Practice Act, modifying definitions, licensure requirements, and the powers and duties of the new regulatory board. Key amendments include the establishment of a massage therapy establishment license, the prohibition of unlicensed establishments, and an increase in the massage therapy license fee from $50 to $75 per year. Additionally, new licensure qualifications are introduced, such as a requirement for a national criminal history record check, and an Advisory Committee on Massage Therapy is created to assist in regulation.

Starting January 1, 2026, any massage therapist wishing to provide services at a massage therapy establishment must obtain a massage therapy establishment license from the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, with a nonrefundable application fee of $200. The bill outlines the application process and mandates that establishments designate a responsible massage therapist to ensure compliance with the Act. It also grants the Board authority to inspect establishments and take disciplinary actions against licenses that do not meet the required qualifications. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework governing massage therapy practices in Oklahoma, ensuring public safety and professional standards through clearer definitions, new licensing criteria, and guidelines for confidentiality in complaints and investigations.