HB 1458-FN (2026): relative to the licensing of massage establishments and massage, reflexology, structural integration, and Asian bodywork facilities.

HB 1458-FN (2026)

relative to the licensing of massage establishments and massage, reflexology, structural integration, and Asian bodywork facilities.

• Status: Referred for interim study
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
• Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
• Subject: Occupational Regulation

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2026, with 8 people signed in online: 7 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee held work sessions on February 2, 2026 and February 4, 2026. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0638h), and the minority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, by a vote of 10–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0638h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2026, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2026-0833h), offered by Rep. Erica Layon, was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 19, 2026 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 13, 2026. The committee met in executive session on March 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 25–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1188h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-1188h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 26, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 26, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 26, 2026 the House failed “Lay HB1458 on Table” on a roll call 158–193, on a motion by Rep. Nicholas Germana. It crossed to the Senate on March 26, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 7, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

• Rep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
• Rep. Linda Harriott-Gathright (D - Hills 10)
• Rep. Richard Lascelles (R - Hills 14)
• Rep. Richard Tripp (R - Rock 13)

Hearings and Sessions

• January 21, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
• February 2, 2026, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
• February 4, 2026, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
• February 11, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
• February 19, 2026: floor debate, House
• March 13, 2026, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, GP 230
• March 17, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, GP 230
• March 26, 2026: floor debate, House
• April 15, 2026, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
• May 7, 2026: consent calendar, Senate

Votes

• February 19, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0638h and 2026-0833h — voice vote, passed
• March 26, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1188h — voice vote, passed
• March 26, 2026, House: Lay on Table — yeas 158, nays 193, failed
• May 7, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 328-B:4
• RSA 328-B:5
• RSA 328-B:7
• RSA 328-H:2
• RSA 328-H:4
• RSA 328-H:5
• RSA 328-B
• RSA 328-H
• RSA 328-B:2
• RSA 328-B:3
• RSA 328-H:9

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• HJ 1, page 21
• HC 7, page 32
• HJ 5, pages 73 and 74
• HJ 9, pages 9, 10 and 12
• SJ 7
• SC 13
• SC 17
• SJ 11
• House Calendar 12, 2026, committee report