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Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 14, 2019
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 17, 2019
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 5, 2019
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   Done: Passes the HouseApril 15, 2019
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   Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 20, 201948–0
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 3, 2019
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 10, 2019

SF 267 became law → The same legislation passed as SF 267, so this version was set aside. Go to SF 267 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill makes the practice of massage therapy or the use of titles associated with massage therapists by an unlicensed individual a serious misdemeanor. A serious misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than one year and a fine of at least $315 but not more than $1,875. The bill also prohibits political subdivisions of the state from enacting or enforcing restrictions on massage therapy or massage therapists that are not contained in Code chapter 152C.

Changed since by amendment H-1209; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed¹

House subcommittee

Named January 17, 2019. On February 4, 2019 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Bobby Kaufmann REmail
• Rep. Jennifer Konfrst DEmail
• Rep. Brian K. Lohse REmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

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