Removes references to the terms "masseur" and "masseuse"
Bill S 7496 updates the state's education law by removing all references to the terms "masseur" and "masseuse." This change primarily affects individuals practicing or seeking licensure in massage therapy, as well as businesses advertising these services. The bill amends sections of the law related to the practice of massage therapy, qualifications for licensure, and requirements for limited permits, standardizing the language to use only "massage therapist" as the professional title.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 17, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lea Webb
DDemocratic/Working Families
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