SB644Introduced in the Senate
Massage Therapy Practice Act; updating statutory language; providing exceptions for certain preemption. Effective date.
Introduced by Kristen Thompson, District 22
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Massage Therapy Practice Act; updating statutory language; providing exceptions for certain preemption. Effective date.
Where it stands
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/14/2025
May 14, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · May 6, 2025
68
Yes
15
No
15
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | No |
| Rick West | 3 | Absent |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | No |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | No |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Thompson
Coauthored by Representative Stinson (principal House author)
Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance
Reported Do Pass Business and Insurance committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
General Order, Considered
Measure passed: Ayes: 43 Nays: 3
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight
Referred to Public Health
Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Health
CR; Do Pass Health and Human Services Oversight Committee
Coauthored by Representative(s) Osburn
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 68 Nays: 15
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/14/2025
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