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. It updates the Massage Therapy Practice Act by revising definitions, licensure requirements, and disciplinary actions, including an increase in the massage therapy license fee and a new requirement for massage therapy establishments to be licensed. Starting January 1, 2026, all massage therapists must obtain a license from the Board of Chiropractic Examiners to operate legally, with a nonrefundable application fee of $200 and the requirement for establishments to designate a responsible therapist.

The bill also modifies the qualifications for obtaining a massage therapy license, introduces an advisory committee to assist the Board, and outlines provisions for inspections and disciplinary actions against non-compliant establishments or therapists. Key changes include the establishment of new criteria for denying licenses based on criminal history, clarification of terms related to criminal conduct, and the implementation of confidentiality protocols for complaints and investigations. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.