MASSAGE THERAPY LICENSURE

SB 203 requires businesses offering massage therapy (such as spas or clinics) to obtain a license starting January 1, 2026, unless they qualify for an exemption (like home-based operations or health care facilities). The bill establishes minimum health and safety standards for licensed establishments and mandates biennial license renewals with a 60-day grace period for late renewals. It also grants the licensing board authority to suspend or revoke licenses based on complaints from individuals or the board. This law directly affects owners of massage therapy businesses by adding a new licensing requirement and oversight process.