SB795Introduced in the Senate
Licensed massage therapists; moves oversight and licensure to Board of Physical Therapy.
Introduced by Mark Peake, District 8
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (14-Y 0-N)
February 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (14-Y 0-N) · February 12, 2026
14
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Head | 3 | Yes |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | Yes |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
| Lashrecse Aird | 13 | Yes |
| Lamont Bagby | 14 | Absent |
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | 16 | Yes |
| Louise Lucas | 18 | Yes |
| Christie New Craig | 19 | Yes |
| Mamie Locke | 23 | Yes |
Bill history
Presented and ordered printed 26104335D
Referred to Committee on Education and Health
Assigned Education sub: Health Professions
Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (14-Y 0-N)
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