# Maryland SB 0492: Health Occupations - Massage Therapy - Advertising Maryland SB 0492, Health Occupations - Massage Therapy - Advertising, is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Pamela Beidle (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-04-14 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 22) (as of 2026-10-19). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0492-2026RS - As of: 2026-10-19 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Maryland SB 0492 - State: Maryland - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: Health Occupations - Massage Therapy - Advertising - Status: signed - Chamber: Senate - Introduced: 2026-02-02 - Last action: 2026-04-14, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 22 - Sponsor: Pamela Beidle (Democratic) - Cosponsors: 0 - Subjects: Health Occupations, Advertising, Complaints, Health Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations), Internet -see also- Internet Access, Licenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; Permits, Massage, Names, Rules and Regulations, Signs and Billboards, Time - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 2 (178 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 3 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Board sets massage ad rules: cost, low. Beginning October 1, 2026, the Board sets standards for massage advertising and soliciting. The rules define banned words and images and explain how anyone can report a violation. They apply to licensed therapists, registered practitioners, and third-party advertisers. Mailing appointment reminders… - Sexual-service ads banned for massage: cost, low. The law bans massage ads that state or imply prostitution, escorting, or sexual services. You also cannot place ads on websites known for those services. For online ads that break this rule, each day the ad is visible counts as a separate violation. Not removing a violating public sign or billboard… - Trade names allowed; names must match: mixed, low. Beginning October 1, 2026, licensed and registered massage practitioners may use a trade name if it is not deceptive. Ads that use a trade name must also show the licensed practitioner or business entity name, and the practitioner’s name must appear on bills and receipts. Treatment records must sho… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Pamela Beidle (Democratic), Senate ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-04-02 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 133 | 0 | 2 | | 2026-03-12 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 45 | 0 | | ## Actions (15) - 2026-04-14: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 22 - 2026-04-03: Returned Passed (Senate) - 2026-04-02: Third Reading Passed (133-0) (House) - 2026-04-01: Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed (House) - 2026-04-01: Favorable Report by Health (House) - 2026-03-17: Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m. (House) - 2026-03-13: Referred Health (House) - 2026-03-12: Third Reading Passed (45-0) (Senate) - 2026-03-10: Second Reading Passed with Amendments (Senate) - 2026-03-10: Favorable with Amendments {563429/1 Adopted (Senate) - 2026-03-09: Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance (Senate) - 2026-02-09: Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Senate) - 2026-02-09: Hearing canceled (Senate) - 2026-02-03: Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (Senate) - 2026-02-02: First Reading Finance (Senate) ## Bill text - Enacted, 2026-04-14: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_22_sb0492t.pdf) - Third Reading, 2026-03-10: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0492t.pdf) - First Reading, 2026-02-02: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0492f.pdf) ## Related bills - SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization (became law) - SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment (became law) - SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law) - SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act) (became law) - SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits (became law) - HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law) ## Sources - [Enacted (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_22_sb0492t.pdf) - [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0492t.pdf) - [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0492f.pdf) ## Related - [SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - A…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0496-2026RS) - [SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishm…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0366-2026RS) - [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS) - [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS) - [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS) - [HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0529-2026RS) - [Maryland bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/maryland/bills) - [Maryland state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/maryland) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0492-2026RS (as of 2026-10-19).