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OregonHB 38192025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to the State Board of Massage Therapists; and prescribing an effective date.

Sponsored By: Kathleen Taylor (Democratic), Thuy Tran (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Tighter oversight and higher massage penalties

Beginning January 1, 2026, Oregon's massage board may fine covered violations up to $5,000 each, up from $1,000. It may use fines instead of, or alongside, listed disciplinary, court, or prosecution actions. The board may post outside notices at facilities using unlicensed practitioners and charge up to $100 daily for removing them. When setting sanctions, it may weigh factors that make misconduct more serious, alongside factors that lessen it. It may also check required certifications for practitioners claiming the certification-based exemption, without adding a general certification requirement.

Temporary permits for visiting massage practitioners

Beginning January 1, 2026, Oregon's massage board may grant temporary permits to qualified practitioners from other states, territories, or countries. Applicants must hold valid massage practice authorization, apply as the board requires, and pay the required permit fee. Permits allow educational or clinical presentations, emergency disaster-team services, or consulting with an Oregon-licensed massage therapist. Practice is limited to 180 days per calendar year. The law removes the former requirement to obtain a permit when practicing for more than 30 days.

More residents can report massage violations

Beginning January 1, 2026, any Oregon resident may file a complaint about a covered massage-law violation. This includes residents who are not citizens, replacing the former reference to citizen complaints. The massage board may investigate these complaints or start an investigation on its own.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Kathleen Taylor

    Democratic • Senate

  • Thuy Tran

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • James Manning Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 101 • No: 4

Senate vote • 6/2/2025

Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.

Yes: 28 • No: 1

Senate vote • 5/14/2025

Judiciary: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 6 • No: 0

House vote • 4/17/2025

Third reading. Carried by Tran. Passed.

Yes: 51 • No: 2

House vote • 4/9/2025

Judiciary: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 7 • No: 1

House vote • 3/11/2025

Behavioral Health and Health Care: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 308, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

    6/23/2025House

  2. Governor signed.

    6/11/2025House

  3. President signed.

    6/3/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    6/3/2025House

  5. Vote explanation(s) filed by Robinson.

    6/2/2025Senate

  6. Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.

    6/2/2025Senate

  7. Carried over to 06-02 by unanimous consent.

    5/29/2025Senate

  8. Carried over to 05-29 by unanimous consent.

    5/28/2025Senate

  9. Carried over to 05-28 by unanimous consent.

    5/27/2025Senate

  10. Carried over to 05-27 by unanimous consent.

    5/23/2025Senate

  11. Carried over to 05-23 by unanimous consent.

    5/22/2025Senate

  12. Carried over to 05-22 by unanimous consent.

    5/21/2025Senate

  13. Carried over to 05-21 by unanimous consent.

    5/20/2025Senate

  14. Second reading.

    5/19/2025Senate

  15. Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

    5/19/2025Senate

  16. Work Session held.

    5/14/2025Senate

  17. Public Hearing held.

    5/8/2025Senate

  18. Referred to Judiciary.

    4/21/2025Senate

  19. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    4/21/2025Senate

  20. Vote explanation(s) filed by Chaichi.

    4/17/2025House

  21. Third reading. Carried by Tran. Passed.

    4/17/2025House

  22. Rules suspended. Carried over to April 17, 2025 Calendar.

    4/16/2025House

  23. Rules suspended. Carried over to April 16, 2025 Calendar.

    4/15/2025House

  24. Second reading.

    4/14/2025House

  25. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

    4/11/2025House

Bill Text

  • HJUD Amendment -7 (Adopted)

    4/9/2025

    PDF

  • HJUD Amendment -7 (Proposed)

    4/8/2025

    PDF

  • HJUD Amendment -7 (Proposed)

    4/7/2025

    PDF

  • HJUD Amendment -5 (Proposed)

    4/2/2025

    PDF

  • HJUD Amendment -3 (Proposed)

    3/26/2025

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • House Amendments to Introduced

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

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