SB492Introduced in the Senate
Health Occupations - Massage Therapy - Advertising
Introduced by Pamela Beidle, District 32
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting licensed massage therapists, registered massage practitioners, and third parties directed by licensed massage therapists or registered massage practitioners from placing, publishing, or distributing certain advertisements; and requiring that if an advertisement for massage therapy lists the name of a licensed massage therapist or a registered massage practitioner, the name displayed on the advertisement must be consistent with the name of the individual that is on the Board issued license or registration.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 22
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 2, 2026
133
Yes
0
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {563429/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Referred Health
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Health
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (133-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 22
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