A bill for an act relating to the licensure of massage establishments, and making penalties applicable.

SF 2205 requires massage therapy establishments (locations where massage is practiced, excluding home visits, sole practitioners, or school clinics) to obtain a license starting January 1, 2027. Owners must apply with the board, pay a fee, submit fingerprints for criminal background checks, and undergo sanitary inspections. Operating without a license incurs civil penalties up to $1,000 per offense (or $10,000 for ongoing violations), and establishments must maintain client and staff records for three years. The bill directly affects business owners of commercial massage facilities, not individual therapists or home-based services.