The bill, S. 1080, is a joint resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate to approve the regulations proposed by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Massage Therapy Board, designated as Regulation Document Number 5400. This resolution is in accordance with Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. The approved regulations aim to update and revise existing rules concerning various aspects of massage therapy, including endorsement, license renewal, and the operation of massage therapy establishments and sole practitioner establishments.
The resolution will take effect upon approval by the Governor. A Notice of Drafting regarding these proposed amendments was published in the State Register on April 25, 2025, indicating the Board's intent to enhance the regulatory framework governing the practice of massage therapy in South Carolina.