Professions and occupations; Massage Therapy Act; Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; effective date.

HB 2233 amends Oklahoma's Massage Therapy Practice Act to clarify scope of practice and governance. It establishes the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (replacing the previous cosmetology board) as the overseeing body, allows the public direct access to licensed massage therapists without medical referrals, and explicitly prohibits therapists from diagnosing illness, using ultrasound, breaking skin, or prescribing medicine. The bill also creates an Advisory Board on Massage Therapy appointed by the governor and clarifies that licensed physicians or healthcare providers can offer massage within their existing scope without needing additional massage licensure. These changes directly affect licensed massage therapists, massage therapy schools, and healthcare providers in Oklahoma.