SB132

AN ACT relating to massage therapy.

Chamber Passed·2/9/26

Kentucky SB132 amends regulations for massage therapists, establishing state-level standards and preempting local ordinances.

Kentucky SB132 modifies the state's approach to regulating massage therapists by establishing state-level standards that supersede local ordinances. This includes preempting local regulations on zoning, business licensing, and occupational standards, while allowing local governments to regulate businesses owned or operated by licensed massage therapists. The bill also revises the penalty for performing massage without a license, classifying it as a misdemeanor.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 32–0 · Feb 9
Current
Local Government Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3803

32 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 4

11:00 AM

Senate Committee On State And Local Government

History

Mar 5

House

to Local Government (H)

Feb 9

House

received in House

Feb 9

House

to Committee on Committees (H)