{"id": "HB1469", "year": 2026, "term": "2025-2026", "title": "(New Title) relative to the licensing requirements for massage therapy establishments.", "narrative": "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 73 people signed in online: 72 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 committee voted 13\u20131 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0615h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0615h) 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 majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1187h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 15\u201310. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-1187h) 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 roll call 323\u201328. 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, 5\u20130, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1865s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-1865s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 14, 2026 the House adopted \u201cHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1865s and Requests CofC (Reps. Layon, Weyler)\u201d on a voice vote. On May 14, 2026 the Senate adopted \u201cAccedes to House Request for Committee of Conference\u201d on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Howard Pearl. A committee of conference met on May 26, 2026 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The Senate adopted the conference report (2026-2063c) on a voice vote. On June 4, 2026 the House adopted the conference report (2026-2063c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2026 \u2014 the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 10, 2026, making it Chapter 305 of the session laws.", "stages": [{"label": "House Committee (Executive Departments and Administration)", "hand": "H:committee", "text": "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 73 people signed in online: 72 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 committee voted 13\u20131 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0615h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar.", "notes": []}, {"label": "On the House Floor", "hand": "H:floor", "text": "The committee's amendment (2026-0615h) 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.", "notes": []}, {"label": "House Committee (Finance)", "hand": "H:committee", "text": "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 majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1187h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 15\u201310. The report was placed on the regular calendar.", "notes": []}, {"label": "On the House Floor", "hand": "H:floor", "text": "The committee's amendment (2026-1187h) 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 roll call 323\u201328.", "notes": []}, {"label": "Senate Committee (Executive Departments and Administration)", "hand": "S:committee", "text": "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, 5\u20130, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1865s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar.", "notes": ["A committee decides whether its report goes on the consent calendar, and can send it there even when its members divided on the recommendation itself. The chamber adopts all the reports on its consent calendar in one vote, without floor debate, unless a bill is taken off it first."]}, {"label": "On the Senate Floor", "hand": "S:floor", "text": "The committee's amendment (2026-1865s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading.", "notes": []}, {"label": "On the House Floor", "hand": "H:floor", "text": "On May 14, 2026 the House adopted \u201cHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1865s and Requests CofC (Reps. Layon, Weyler)\u201d on a voice vote.", "notes": []}, {"label": "On the Senate Floor", "hand": "S:floor", "text": "On May 14, 2026 the Senate adopted \u201cAccedes to House Request for Committee of Conference\u201d on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Howard Pearl.", "notes": []}, {"label": "Committee of Conference", "hand": "C:conference", "text": "A committee of conference met on May 26, 2026 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill.", "notes": []}, {"label": "On the Senate Floor", "hand": "S:floor", "text": "The Senate adopted the conference report (2026-2063c) on a voice vote.", "notes": []}, {"label": "On the House Floor", "hand": "H:floor", "text": "On June 4, 2026 the House adopted the conference report (2026-2063c) on a voice vote.", "notes": []}, {"label": "With the Governor", "hand": "G:governor", "text": "The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2026 \u2014 the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 10, 2026, making it Chapter 305 of the session laws.", "notes": []}], "story_people": [{"text": "Sen. Howard Pearl", "label": "Sen. 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the bill would require massage therapists to be licensed through OPLC."], "member": {"label": "Representative Charles Foote", "party_code": "R", "slug": "charles-foote-rock-13"}}, {"who": "Representative Dennis Mannion", "points": ["Representative Mannion addressed some concerns about legitimate businesses by stating that pushing out these illicit businesses will ultimately be very good for the legitimate ones which remain.", "Representative Mannion added that this bill helps tackle some areas missed by other legislation.", "Senator Pearl asked if we have a reasonable cost for applicants so the program can be self-sustaining.", "Representative Foote stated he wouldn\u2019t want to speak to it without confirmation from more technical experts.", "Representative Mannion added that the fiscal note has been updated with some positions no longer needed to be added.", "Senator Altschiller asked if much of this would be left to the rulemaking process which would allow practitioners to most effectively weigh in.", "Representative Foote confirmed that Senator Altschiller was correct.", "Senator Pearl asked about a situation where multiple businesses are in the same building.", "Representative Foote stated that the bill was not for sole proprietors but for those with multiple employees.", "Senator Pearl stated that he had missed that at first, but it can be found on line 10."], "member": {"label": "Representative Dennis Mannion", "party_code": "R", "slug": "dennis-mannion-rock-25"}}, {"who": "Audra Doody, Co-CEO and Chief Programs Officer, Safe Exit Initiative", "points": ["Ms. Doody told the committee that she herself is a victim of this crime.", "Ms. Doody explained how human trafficking crosses state borders and is not limited to one place.", "Ms. Doody further explained the inhumane conditions the victims of human trafficking live through, including massage parlors.", "Ms. Doody explained how this legislations works well with other laws passed in New Hampshire to tackle trafficking."]}, {"who": "George Feole, Chief of Police, Derry New Hampshire with Jonathan Green, Captain, Derry New Hampshire", "points": ["Chief Feole explained his history both in law enforcement and in trying to tackle illicit massage businesses.", "Chief Feole gave a history of investigations in Derry including those which resulted in arrests. This includes when one illicit business was shut down, only for someone to apply to reopen shortly thereafter.", "Chief Feole stated that, even with all the work done at the local level, illicit businesses continue to pop up.", "Chief Feole believes this legislation will help local police departments across the state to more permanently", "Senator Reardon asked how the police would work with OPLC and enforce the law when there are operations without licenses.", "Chief Feole stated that when they are told of a business without a license they would be able to go in and enforce the law.", "Senator Reardon asked how one finds out someone is operating without a license.", "Chief Feole said they might inquire with OPLC if they have a concern about a business.", "Senator Pearl asked about the prior situation without this bill in place.", "Chief Feole stated that there would be ability to do anything.", "Senator Pearl asked how this process would start and whether someone would know to begin the investigation.", "Captain Green stated that it could start in any number of ways, one example would be a citizen contacting OPLC who then could contact local authorities.", "Senator Altschiller asked for clarity on understanding and gave an example of an issue from Exeter where there was a facility known to be an issue, but police did not have probable cause to investigate as there was no license issue or other concrete starting point. However, with this law, local police could contact OPLC who can let the police know they are unlicensed. The police can then enforce the law.", "Chief Feole confirmed.", "Senator Pearl asked why this is better for law enforcement than the existing license which individuals are required to have.", "Chief Feole stated that it was because they do not always know who specifically is operating in a particular business and so cannot say that they are operating unlicensed. With this legislation, the delineation is more clear from the outside."]}, {"who": "Michael Fowler, Town Administrator, Derry New Hampshire", "points": ["Mr. Fowler explained that this legislation will give towns and the state the power needed to address illicit businesses more effectively.", "Mr. Fowler stated the overarching goal was to rid the town, state, region, and even country of this problem as much as we can.", "Mr. Fowler underlined that individual licensure is not always enforced as effectively.", "Senator Reardon asked about the penalty for the ordinance in Derry.", "Mr. Fowler stated that the business is shut down and no longer valid.", "Senator Reardon clarified that this meant it solves the problem with in Derry, but not neighboring towns.", "Mr. Fowler confirmed.", "Senator Reardon clarified that this was the local business license that was lost.", "Mr. Fowler confirmed.", "Senator Reardon asked if the specific person in this case was licensed as a massage therapist and if the town can get that kind of information from OPLC.", "Mr. Fowler confirmed on both counts.", "Senator Reardon asked about what the town can do if they find out there is a lack of licensure.", "Mr. Fowler stated it was grounds for closing the business or issues a cease and desist.."]}, {"who": "Carlene Ferrier, Registered Nurse, New Hampshire Nursing Association", "points": ["Ms. Ferrier explained that many registered nurses see the victims of human trafficking every day", "Ms. Ferrier provided a story about a nurse who suspected a patient was a victim of human trafficking and the difficulty of getting that dealt with even though nurses are given training and process to address the situation.", "Ms. Ferrier stated that the NH Nursing association is in support."]}, {"who": "Pamela Keilig, Public Policy Specialist, NH CADSV", "points": ["Ms. Keilig provided testimony from a national organization focused on stopping illicit massage businesses which will provide support for New Hampshire\u2019s efforts.", "Ms. Keilig also stipulated that this would lend credibility to the massage parlors that do not have to have these law enforced and are completely legitimate. There should be an effort to separate the massage businesses from these assumptions which people can have about them."]}, {"who": "Meg Chant, Program Director, NH CADSV", "points": ["Ms. Chant explained the coalitions work with the NH Human Trafficking Collaborative Task Force", "Ms. Chant explained how recent work has specifically identified illicit massage businesses as a particular issue in fighting human trafficking.", "Ms. Chant underlined that a key issue with these businesses is how easily operations can move from one place to another without scurrility. This legislation would help address that.", "Senator Altschiller asked if OPLC was collaborated with on this law.", "Ms. Keilig stated they were working together on the House side, however, she understands there may be further concerns and stated they are open to continuing to work on it to make sure the legislation is implemented well.", "Senator Reardon stated she was concerned about this being implemented successfully and asked if a misdemeanor was enough to motivate someone to get the license.", "Ms. Keilig stated that she understands the concern, however this does give more teeth for law enforcement and would defer to them on the specifics. Starting the process from a health and safety perspective and then moving to law enforcement as needed is a good model."]}]}, {"label": "Summary of testimony presented in opposition", "side": "oppose", "speakers": [{"who": "Representative Carol McGuire", "points": ["Representative McGuire opposed the immediate implementation of the bill until the fiscal cost could be properly understood.", "Representative McGuire also expressed concern about OPLC enforcing licensing when this is such a sensitive law enforcement issue.", "Senator Pearl asked if the preference is to pass the first bill and hold off on the second bill for the time being.", "Representative McGuire confirmed and stated that she has a number of these businesses in her district which could go under if they are given these additional costs to cover.", "Senator Altschiller underlined that the bill would not go in effect until the summer of 2027 so it can go through rulemaking, additionally with many stakeholders ready to help.", "Representative McGuire agreed and said law enforcement was ready to go, however Representative McGuire was concerned about small businesses being quite as ready for this.", "Senator Altschiller asked for clarity on OPLC getting involved in law enforcement, as she reads the bill as being focused on licensure which happens far before law enforcement.", "Representative McGuire stated she agreed that\u2019s the first level however believes there would be use by law enforcement. Representative McGuire also expressed concern about rulemaking authority of either the board or OPLC to address this."], "member": {"label": "Representative Carol McGuire", "party_code": "R", "slug": "carol-mcguire-merr-27"}}]}, {"label": "Neutral Information Presented", "side": "neutral", "speakers": [{"who": "David Lovejoy, Associate Attorney General, NH Department of Justice", "points": ["The department is available for questions but does not take a position.", "Senator Reardon asked about the role of NHDOJ on this issue.", "AAG Lovejoy responded that they were involved in combatting human trafficking. In particular, the NH DOJ is working on a landlord engagement project to educate the building owners on what to watch out for and work toward eviction where needed.", "Senator Reardon confirmed that the primary goal of that program was education.", "AAG Lovejoy confirmed and explained the difficulties of building a human trafficking case as a prosecutor.", "Senator Reardon asked if a misdemeanor was sufficient.", "AAG Lovejoy stated it would depend on what the committee\u2019s policy goal was and he would defer to them."]}]}]}]}, {"when": "2026-05-14", "time": null, "what": "consent calendar", "committee": "Senate", "venue": null, "video_id": "xkUhsgh3skk", "watch": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkUhsgh3skk&t=0s", "predicted": null, "start": null, "debate_end": null, "window_start": null, "motions": ["Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1865s"], "tallies": [], "state": "consent", "candidate": null}, {"when": "2026-05-26", "time": "11:30", "what": "committee of conference", "committee": null, "venue": "GP 232", "video_id": "Pb-fbfBH7kw", "watch": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb-fbfBH7kw&t=0s", "predicted": null, "start": 9472.2, "debate_end": null, "window_start": null, "motions": [], "tallies": [], "state": "floor_dated", "candidate": null, "debate_start": 9472.2, "start_stated": true, "said_how": "number"}], "reports": [{"bill": "HB1469", "title": "relative to the licensing and inspections requirements for massage therapy establishments, and making an appropriation therefor", "majority_recommendation": "OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT", "minority_recommendation": null, "reports": [{"side": "Committee", "author": "Rep. 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The licensees are inspected upon a complaint per OPLC existing enforcement statutes."}], "source": "House Calendar 7, 2026", "date": "2026-02-11", "dated": "signed", "cite": "HC 7", "cite_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/house/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=calendars%5C2026%5CNo%207%20February%2013%202026.pdf"}, {"bill": "HB1469", "title": "(New Title) relative to the licensing requirements for massage therapy establishments", "majority_recommendation": "OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT", "minority_recommendation": "INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE", "reports": [{"side": "Majority", "author": "Rep. Karen Ebel", "committee": "Finance", "vote_yeas": 15, "vote_nays": 10, "text": "This bill requires that massage establishments be licensed through the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). The advisory board and office are responsible for establishing rules for the license including standards, conditions, inspection standards and public display of certificate, among other requirements. The licenses are for those establishments with more than one therapist, however, those sole massage therapists that provide services without an appointment need a massage establishment license. The licensees are inspected upon a complaint per OPLC existing enforcement statutes. As amended to remove the paralegal investigative position, HB 1469 has no money associated with it. The bill is strongly supported by NH Association of Chiefs of Police and the Town of Derry. As noted in The Derry town administrators letter to the committee, the town staff worked collaboratively with the bill's prime sponsor to develop effective countermeasures to try to stop these harmful businesses."}, {"side": "Minority", "author": "Rep. Carol McGuire", "committee": "Finance", "text": "The minority is concerned about a number of issues with HB 1469. First, this sets up the administrative investigators from the OPLC to enforce the licensing and inspection requirements to prevent human trafficking. Human trafficking is a crime, and law enforcement personnel should be investigating it, not license clerks. Secondly, the registration and inspection requirements will be a burden on the legitimate massage therapy establishments. These are our constituents. We don't know how many establishments there are, and their licensing fees will have to pay for the regulations. The minority recommends that the state institute the proprietor licenses from HB 1458 and determine how many massage establishments there are in the state, and if that minimal effort helps law enforcement deal with the trafficking cases."}], "source": "House Calendar 12, 2026", "date": "2026-03-20", "dated": "printed", "cite": "HC 12", "cite_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/house/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=calendars%5C2026%5CNo12%20March%2020%202026.pdf"}, {"bill": "HB1469", "body": "S", "title": "", "source": "Senate committee report, released 2026-05-06", "date": "2026-05-14", "dated": "signed", "calendar": "Consent Calendar", "majority_recommendation": "OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT", "minority_recommendation": "", "reports": [{"side": "Committee", "author": "Senator Howard Pearl", "committee": "Executive Departments and Administration", "vote_yeas": 5, "vote_nays": 0, "amendment": "2026-1865s", "text": "HB 1469-FN-A requires massage establishments to be licensed and regulated by the office of professional licensure and certification (OPLC). 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Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following: 1 Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments; Regulation. Amend RSA 328-B:1 to read as follows: 328-B:1 Regulation of Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments. The general court, to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state of New Hampshire, establishes a regulatory program for massage therapists, including establishing basic qualifications for licensure of massage therapists and massage establishments. 2 Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments. RSA 328-B:2, VII is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: VII. \"Massage establishment\" means a commercial location where massage is advertised, and where massage is performed by more than one licensed massage therapist. \"Massage establishment\" does not include locations where massage is offered as an adjunct to medical care in a location or facility operated by licensed health care professionals operating within their scope of practice, temporary and incidental massage offered in the open in public accommodations, or other exceptions as permitted by rules. 3 New Paragraph; Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments; Definitions. Amend RSA 328-B:2 by inserting after paragraph VIII the following new paragraph: IX. \"Sole proprietor\" means any person who owns a business by himself or herself and does not have any employees within his or her business. 4 New Paragraphs; Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments; Prohibited Acts. Amend RSA 328- B:3 by inserting after paragraph VI the following new paragraphs: VII. Operate an establishment without an establishment license. VIII. Operate an establishment unless such establishment is at all times under the direct supervision and management of a professional licensed under this chapter. 5 New Paragraph; Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 328-B:4 by inserting after paragraph VII the following new paragraph: VIII. Regulate and adopt rules on massage establishments, including: (a) Standards for licensing massage establishments. (b) Conditions, requirements, and standards for operation under an establishment license, including health and safety standards. (c) Standards for inspections of establishments. (d) Requirements to open, close, relocate, or renew an establishment. (e) Requiring public display of licensure and secure recordkeeping procedures. (f) Qualifications for exemption of schools, health facilities, or others from massage establishment license requirements in RSA 328-B:14. (g) Required documentation to verify sole proprietor or independent contractor designation. 6 Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments; Advisory Board. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 328-B:5 to read as follows: 328-B:5 Advisory Board of Massage Therapists. The executive director shall establish the advisory board of massage therapists. The board shall consist of 3 massage therapists who are licensees in the state of New Hampshire. The members shall be appointed for 3 years, staggered so that the term of one member expires each year, and they shall hold office until successors are appointed[, and shall serve on the board without any compensation]. In no event shall a member serve more than 2 full consecutive terms. The board shall: 7 Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments; License Renewal. Amend RSA 328-B:7 to read as follows: 328-B:7 License Renewal. All licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire in accordance with RSA 310:8 [on the last day of the birth month of the licensee in the even-numbered year, upon approval of the executive director of the renewal application and submission of the required renewal fee]. 8 Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments. RSA 328-B:8, V is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: V. Has engaged in illegal activity, including but not limited to prostitution or human trafficking. 9 New Paragraph; Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments; Exemptions. Amend RSA 328-B:10 by inserting after paragraph III the following new paragraph: IV. Nothing in this chapter shall require a residential care or health facility licensed pursuant to RSA 151:2 to obtain an establishment license under this chapter. 10 New Section; Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments; Licensure of Establishments. Amend RSA 328-B by inserting after section 13 the following new section: 328-B:14 Massage Establishment Licensure. I. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, as owner, manager, or agent to open, establish, conduct or maintain an establishment without first having obtained an establishment license. Any New Hampshire licensed massage therapist may obtain an establishment license upon application and payment of fee provided that the establishment meets all requirements established in the rules of the board. Massage establishment licenses granted pursuant to this chapter shall be conspicuously posted within the establishment. II. In addition to licenses issued under paragraph I, the executive director may issue an establishment license to an applicant who does not hold a personal massage therapist license provided that the owner employs a licensed massage therapist as manager. This paragraph shall not authorize such owner to personally engage in massage therapy. III. The requirement for establishment licensure under paragraph I shall not apply to a sole proprietor of his or her business or independent contractors. If a sole proprietor or independent contractor is providing services without a prior appointment, the sole proprietor or independent contractor shall obtain an establishment license. IV. Only establishments issued a license by the executive director shall use the terms \"licensed massage establishment\" or \"massage establishment.\" V. The license fees for establishments shall be determined in rules adopted by the executive director under RSA 541-A. 11 Reflexologists, Structural Integrators, and Asian Bodywork Therapists; Definitions RSA 328-H:2, III is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: III. \"Bodywork establishment\" means a commercial location where reflexology, structural integration, and/or Asian bodywork therapy is advertised, and where it is practiced by more than one person. \"Bodywork establishment\" does not include locations where bodywork is offered as an adjunct to medical care in a location or facility operated by licensed healthcare professionals operating within their scope of practice, temporary and incidental bodywork offered in the open in public accommodations, or other exceptions as permitted by rules. 12 New Paragraph; Reflexologists, Structural Integrators, and Asian Bodywork Therapists; Definitions. Amend RSA 328-H:2 by inserting after paragraph VII the following new paragraph: VIII. \"Sole proprietor\" means any person who owns a business by himself or herself and does not have any employees within his or her business. 13 New Paragraphs; Reflexologists, Structural Integrators, and Asian Bodywork Therapists; Prohibited Acts. Amend RSA 328-H:4 by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraphs: VI. Operate a reflexology, structural integration, or Asian bodywork therapy establishment without an establishment license. VII. Operate a reflexology, structural integration, or Asian bodywork therapy establishment unless such establishment is at all times under the direct supervision and management of a practitioner licensed under this chapter. 14 New Subparagraph; Reflexologists, Structural Integrators, and Asian Bodywork Therapists; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 328-H:5, VIII by inserting after subparagraph (l) the following new subparagraph: (m) Regulate establishments including: (1) Standards for licensing massage establishments. (2) Conditions, requirements, and standards for operation under an establishment license, including health and safety standards. (3) Standards for inspections of establishments, including inspections conducted as part of the initial licensure process. (4) Requirements to open, close, relocate, or renew an establishment. (5) Requiring public display of licensure and secure recordkeeping procedures. (6) Qualifications for exemption of schools, health facilities, or others from reflexology, structural integration, or Asian bodywork therapy establishment license requirements in RSA 328-H:18. 15 New Paragraph; Reflexologists, Structural Integrators, and Asian Bodywork Therapists; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 328-H:10 by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph: VI. Has engaged in illegal activity including but not limited to prostitution or human trafficking. 16 Reflexologists, Structural Integrators, and Asian Bodywork Therapists; Exemptions. Amend RSA 328- H:13 to read as follows: 328-H:13 Exemptions. I. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent a person licensed by this state pursuant to any other provision of law from performing the occupation for which he or she is licensed. II. Nothing in this chapter shall require a residential care or health facility licensed pursuant to RSA 151:2 to obtain an establishment license under this chapter. 17 New Section; Reflexologists, Structural Integrators; and Asian Bodywork Therapists; Licensure of Establishments. Amend RSA 328-H by inserting after section 17 the following new section: 328-H:18 Establishment Licensure. I. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, as owner, manager, or agent to open, establish, conduct or maintain an establishment without first having obtained an establishment license. Any New Hampshire licensed reflexologist, structural integrator, or Asian bodywork therapist may obtain an establishment license upon application and fee provided that the establishment meets all requirements established in the rules adopted by the executive director. Establishment licenses granted pursuant to this chapter shall be conspicuously posted within the establishment. II. In addition to licenses issued under paragraph I, the board may issue an establishment license to an applicant who does not hold a personal reflexologist, structural integrator, or Asian bodywork therapist license provided that the owner employs a licensed reflexologist, structural integrator, or Asian bodywork therapist as manager. This paragraph shall not authorize such owner to personally engage as a practitioner under this chapter. 18 Office of Professional Licensure and Certification; New Classified Position. One investigative paralegal position, labor grade 22, is hereby established as a classified position in the office of professional licensure and certification. 19 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2027. -0615h AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill requires massage establishments to be licensed and regulated by the office of professional licensure and certification (OPLC). The bill also adds compensation to members of the advisory board of massage therapists and establishes a new investigative paralegal position within the OPLC.", "source": "HC007.pdf", "targets": ["the whole bill", "section 13", "section 17"], "supersedes": []}, {"num": "2026-1187h", "kind": "Committee Amendment", "where": "committee", "date": "2026-03-26", "body": "H", "adopted": true, "vote_kind": "VV", "mover": "", "proposed_by": "", "text": "Proposed by the Majority of the Committee on Finance-r Amend the bill by deleting section 18 and renumbering the original section 19 to read as 18. 2026-1187h AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill requires massage establishments to be licensed and regulated by the office of professional licensure and certification (OPLC). The bill also allows for compensation of members of the advisory board of massage therapists.", "source": "HC012.pdf", "targets": ["section 18"], "supersedes": []}, {"num": "2026-1865s", "kind": "Committee Amendment", "where": "committee", "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "S", "adopted": true, "vote_kind": "VV", "mover": "", "proposed_by": "", "text": "", "source": "", "targets": [], "supersedes": []}], "billtext": {"version": "FINAL VERSION", "title": "AN ACT relative to the licensing requirements for massage therapy establishments.", "analysis": "This bill requires massage establishments to be licensed and regulated by the office of professional licensure and certification (OPLC). The bill also allows for compensation of members of the advisory board of massage therapists.", "body": "19Feb2026... 0615h\n26Mar2026... 1187h\n05/14/2026 1865s\n4Jun2026... 2063CofC 26-3052\n09/06\nBe it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:\n305:1 Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments; Regulation. Amend RSA 328-B:1 to read as follows:\n328-B:1 Regulation of Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments. The general court, to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state of New Hampshire, establishes a regulatory program for massage therapists, including establishing basic qualifications for licensure of massage therapists and massage establishments .\n305:2 Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments. RSA 328-B:2, VII is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:\nVII. \u201cMassage establishment\u201d means a commercial location where massage is advertised, and where massage is performed by more than one licensed massage therapist. \"Massage establishment\" does not include locations where massage is offered as an adjunct to medical care in a location or facility operated by licensed health care professionals operating within their scope of practice, temporary and incidental massage offered in the open in public accommodations, or other exceptions as permitted by rules.\n305:3 New Paragraph; Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments; Definitions. Amend RSA 328-B:2 by inserting after paragraph VIII the following new paragraph:\nIX. \u201cSole proprietor\u201d means any person who owns a business by himself or herself and does not have any employees within his or her business.\n305:4 New Paragraphs; Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments; Prohibited Acts. Amend RSA 328-B:3 by inserting after paragraph VI the following new paragraphs:\nVII. Operate an establishment without an establishment license.\nVIII. Operate an establishment unless such establishment is at all times under the direct supervision and management of a professional licensed under this chapter.\n305:5 New Paragraph; Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 328-B:4 by inserting after paragraph VII the following new paragraph:\nVIII. Pursuant to 541-A, adopt rules to regulate massage establishments, including:\n(a) Standards for licensing massage establishments.\n(b) Conditions, requirements, and standards for operation under an establishment\nlicense, including health and safety standards.\n(c) Standards for inspections of establishments.\n(d) Requirements to open, close, relocate, or renew an establishment.\n(e) Requiring public display of licensure and secure recordkeeping procedures.\n(f) Qualifications for exemption of schools, health facilities, or others from massage establishment license requirements in RSA 328-B:14.\n(g) Required documentation to verify sole proprietor or independent contractor designation.\n(h) Procedures for notifying law enforcement of suspected unlawful activity.\n305:6 Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments; Advisory Board. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 328-B:5 to read as follows:\n328-B:5 Advisory Board of Massage Therapists.\nThe executive director shall establish the advisory board of massage therapists. The board shall consist of 3 massage therapists who are licensees in the state of New Hampshire. The members shall be appointed for 3 years, staggered so that the term of one member expires each year, and they shall hold office until successors are appointed[ , and shall serve on the board without any compensation ]. In no event shall a member serve more than [ 2 ] 3 full consecutive terms. The board shall:\n305:7 Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments; License Renewal. Amend RSA 328-B:7 to read as follows:\n328-B:7 License Renewal. All licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire in accordance with RSA 310:8 [ on the last day of the birth month of the licensee in the even-numbered year, upon approval of the executive director of the renewal application and submission of the required renewal fee ].\n305:8 Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments. RSA 328-B:8, V is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:\nV. Has engaged in illegal activity, including but not limited to prostitution or human trafficking.\n305:9 New Paragraph; Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments; Exemptions. Amend RSA 328-B:10 by inserting after paragraph III the following new paragraph:\nIV. Nothing in this chapter shall require a residential care or health facility licensed pursuant to RSA 151:2 to obtain an establishment license under this chapter.\n305:10 New Section; Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments; Licensure of Establishments. Amend RSA 328-B by inserting after section 13 the following new section:\n328-B:14 Massage Establishment Licensure.\nI. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, as owner, manager, or agent to open, establish, conduct or maintain an establishment without first having obtained an establishment license. Any New Hampshire licensed massage therapist may obtain an establishment license upon application and payment of fee provided that the establishment meets all requirements established in the rules of the board. Massage establishment licenses granted pursuant to this chapter shall be conspicuously posted within the establishment.\nII. In addition to licenses issued under paragraph I, the executive director may issue an establishment license to an applicant who is a natural person and does not hold a personal massage therapist license provided that the owner employs a licensed massage therapist as manager. This paragraph shall not authorize such owner to personally engage in massage therapy.\nIII. The requirement for establishment licensure under paragraph I shall not apply to a sole proprietor of his or her business or independent contractors. If a sole proprietor or independent contractor is providing services without a prior appointment, the sole proprietor or independent contractor shall obtain an establishment license.\nIV. Only establishments issued a license by the executive director shall use the terms \u201clicensed massage establishment\u201d or \u201cmassage establishment.\u201d\nV. The license fees for establishments shall be determined in rules adopted by the executive director under RSA 541-A.\n305:11 Reflexologists, Structural Integrators, and Asian Bodywork Therapists; Definitions RSA 328-H:2, III is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:\nIII. \u201cBodywork establishment\u201d means a commercial location where reflexology, structural integration, and/or Asian bodywork therapy is advertised, and where it is practiced by more than one person. \"Bodywork establishment\" does not include locations where bodywork is offered as an adjunct to medical care in a location or facility operated by licensed healthcare professionals operating within their scope of practice, temporary and incidental bodywork offered in the open in public accommodations, or other exceptions as permitted by rules.\n305:12 New Paragraph; Reflexologists, Structural Integrators, and Asian Bodywork Therapists; Definitions. Amend RSA 328-H:2 by inserting after paragraph VII the following new paragraph:\nVIII. \u201cSole proprietor\u201d means any person who owns a business by himself or herself and does not have any employees within his or her business.\n305:13 New Paragraphs; Reflexologists, Structural Integrators, and Asian Bodywork Therapists; Prohibited Acts. Amend RSA 328-H:4 by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraphs:\nVI. Operate a reflexology, structural integration, or Asian bodywork therapy establishment without an establishment license.\nVII. Operate a reflexology, structural integration, or Asian bodywork therapy establishment unless such establishment is at all times under the direct supervision and management of a practitioner licensed under this chapter.\n305:14 New Subparagraph; Reflexologists, Structural Integrators, and Asian Bodywork Therapists; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 328-H:5, VIII by inserting after subparagraph (l) the following new subparagraph:\n(m) Regulate establishments including:\n(1) Standards for licensing massage establishments.\n(2) Conditions, requirements, and standards for operation under an establishment license, including health and safety standards.\n(3) Standards for inspections of establishments, including inspections conducted as part of the initial licensure process.\n(4) Requirements to open, close, relocate, or renew an establishment.\n(5) Requiring public display of licensure and secure recordkeeping procedures.\n(6) Qualifications for exemption of schools, health facilities, or others from reflexology, structural integration, or Asian bodywork therapy establishment license requirements in RSA 328-H:18.\n305:15 New Paragraph; Reflexologists, Structural Integrators, and Asian Bodywork Therapists; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 328-H:10 by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph:\nVI. Has engaged in illegal activity including but not limited to prostitution or human trafficking.\n305:16 Reflexologists, Structural Integrators, and Asian Bodywork Therapists; Exemptions. Amend RSA 328-H:13 to read as follows:\n328-H:13 Exemptions.\nI. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent a person licensed by this state pursuant to any other provision of law from performing the occupation for which he or she is licensed.\nII. Nothing in this chapter shall require a residential care or health facility licensed pursuant to RSA 151:2 to obtain an establishment license under this chapter.\n305:17 New Section; Reflexologists, Structural Integrators; and Asian Bodywork Therapists; Licensure of Establishments. Amend RSA 328-H by inserting after section 17 the following new section:\n328-H:18 Establishment Licensure.\nI. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, as owner, manager, or agent to open, establish, conduct or maintain an establishment without first having obtained an establishment license. Any New Hampshire licensed reflexologist, structural integrator, or Asian bodywork therapist may obtain an establishment license upon application and fee provided that the establishment meets all requirements established in the rules adopted by the executive director. Establishment licenses granted pursuant to this chapter shall be conspicuously posted within the establishment.\nII. In addition to licenses issued under paragraph I, the board may issue an establishment license to an applicant who is a natural person and does not hold a personal reflexologist, structural integrator, or Asian bodywork therapist license provided that the owner employs a licensed reflexologist, structural integrator, or Asian bodywork therapist as manager. This paragraph shall not authorize such owner to personally engage as a practitioner under this chapter.\n305:18 Effective Date. 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