relative to the licensing requirements for massage therapy establishments.

The bill's status label changed from 'As Amended by the Senate' to 'Version Adopted by Both Bodies,' indicating it cleared both chambers and a conference committee.

A new date entry '4Jun2026... 2063CofC' was added, recording that the Conference Committee adopted the bill on June 4, 2026.

The rulemaking authority in RSA 328-B:4 now explicitly cites RSA 541-A as the statutory basis for adopting rules, rather than using a general 'regulate and adopt rules' language. This ties the board's rulemaking power to a specific administrative procedure statute.

A new sub-item (h) was added to the list of areas the board may regulate by rule: 'Procedures for notifying law enforcement of suspected unlawful activity.' This gives the board explicit authority to create rules about how massage establishments must report suspected illegal activity to police.

The maximum number of consecutive terms a member can serve on the Advisory Board of Massage Therapists was increased from 2 to 3 full consecutive terms, allowing members to serve up to 9 years instead of 6.

The provision establishing a new investigative paralegal position within OPLC was removed entirely from the bill.

Advisory board member compensation changed from mandatory ('adds compensation') to permissive ('allows for compensation'), giving the executive director discretion rather than requiring payment.

The bill title and analysis removed all references to inspections and the appropriation for a new investigative paralegal position. The bill now focuses solely on licensing requirements rather than licensing plus inspections.

The original new definition of 'Establishment' (a place where massage therapy services are offered by more than one person) was replaced with a redefinition of existing RSA 328-B:2, VII as 'Massage establishment' - a commercial location where massage is advertised and performed by more than one licensed massage therapist. This new definition explicitly excludes: medical facilities where massage is an adjunct to care provided by licensed health professionals, temporary/incidental massage in public accommodations, and other rule-permitted exceptions.

The rulemaking authority was significantly narrowed. Removed items include: explicit authority over issuance/suspension/revocation/renewal/denial of licenses, authority to hold hearings and conduct investigations, detailed inspection standards and procedures (including initial licensure inspections), disciplinary action procedures (cease and desist orders, suspension, limitation, revocation), and the requirement for a certificate of good standing from the secretary of state.

License renewal language in RSA 328-B:7 was stripped of specific timing (last day of birth month in even-numbered year), approval requirements, and fee language for both therapists and establishments. The section now simply references RSA 310:8 for expiration.

The provision setting initial license validity until the next succeeding expiration date (new RSA 328-B:6, I-a) was removed entirely.

A new exemption was added to RSA 328-B:10 stating that residential care or health facilities licensed under RSA 151:2 are not required to obtain an establishment license under this chapter.

A new section (RSA 328-B:14) was added establishing that it is a misdemeanor for any person, as owner, manager, or agent, to open, establish, conduct, or maintain an establishment without first obtaining an establishment license. It also provides that any NH licensed massage therapist may obtain an establishment license upon application and payment of fee.

The illegal activity provision in RSA 328-B:8 was changed from adding a new paragraph VI to repealing and reenacting existing paragraph V with the same content (prostitution or human trafficking).