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

Iowa's SF 2068 requires businesses operating massage therapy locations (excluding mobile services, standalone devices, healthcare facilities, student clinics, and sole practitioners) to obtain a license starting July 1, 2027. Businesses must apply for a license with the board, pay fees, undergo sanitary inspections, and maintain records of therapists and clients for three years. The bill allows the board to deny or revoke licenses for unlicensed therapists, disqualifying criminal histories (like human trafficking or sexual abuse), or fraudulent applications. Violations may result in civil penalties up to $10,000 per day for ongoing non-compliance.