MarylandSB 04192026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Health Occupations - State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners - Revisions

Sponsored By: Bryan W. Simonaire (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Health OccupationsAccreditationApplicants and ApplicationsCommittees and CommissionsContinuing EducationCriminal Background InvestigationsEvidenceHealth Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations)HearingsHigher Education CommissionInterstate AffairsJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsMassagePenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyRegistration -see also- Motor Vehicle RegistrationTime

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.

Maryland massage therapists need license or registration

Beginning July 21, 2026, you may practice massage in Maryland only if the Board licenses you or registers you. Registration is allowed only for work in settings that are not health care settings. To work in a health care setting, you must hold a license.

Massage practitioners face $100 late update fine

Beginning July 21, 2026, you must tell the Board in writing within 60 days if your name or address changes. If you miss the 60‑day deadline, the Board may charge a $100 administrative penalty for each missed notice.

Massage license: reinstatement and inactive rules

Beginning July 21, 2026, the Board reinstates a license or registration if you apply within 5 years, meet renewal rules, complete a state and national background check, and pay the fee. After 5 years, the Board cannot reinstate; you must apply for a new license and meet current licensing rules, and the Board may add requirements. Registered massage practitioners face the same 5‑year limit for reinstatement. You may request inactive status by filing the Board’s form and paying the inactive fee; to return, you must meet the Board’s continuing education and CPR rules for the current period, complete a background check, and pay the reactivation fee. A registered practitioner who stays inactive over 5 years can return only by meeting the full, current licensing rules.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Bryan W. Simonaire
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Malcolm Augustine
Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 177 • No: 0

House vote • 4/2/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 134 • No: 0 • Other: 7

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 191
4/28/2026
Returned Passed
4/3/2026Senate
Third Reading Passed (134-0)
4/2/2026House
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/1/2026House
Favorable Report by Health
4/1/2026House
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
3/17/2026House
Referred Health
2/20/2026House
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
2/19/2026Senate
Second Reading Passed
2/17/2026Senate
Favorable Adopted
2/17/2026Senate
Favorable Report by Finance
2/16/2026Senate
Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
1/31/2026Senate
First Reading Finance
1/29/2026Senate

Bill Text

Third Reading
2/17/2026
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First Reading
1/29/2026
PDF

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