SB 795 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Licensed massage therapists; moves oversight and licensure to Board of Physical Therapy.

Summary
Board of Physical Therapy; licensed massage therapists. Moves oversight and licensure of licensed massage therapists from the Board of Nursing to the Board of Physical Therapy. Directs the Board of Nursing to transfer all records related to licensed massage therapists to the Board of Physical Therapy upon enactment and directs the Board of Physical Therapy to promulgate regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of the act.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 6, 2026
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Assigned Education sub: Health Professions
upper
Jan 23, 2026
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Jan 23, 2026
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Presented and ordered printed 26104335D
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Mark Peake
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