Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Passed House 3 D cosponsors

HB 420 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MASSAGE AND BODY WORK.

Last action — Signed by Governor

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Signed by Governor Matt Meyer (Democratic) on July 23, 2026.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows hybrid education for massage and bodywork therapists seeking licensure.

This Act updates Delaware's massage and bodywork licensing process by permitting hybrid education formats. It also removes outdated licensing language and clarifies terminology related to therapists.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means massage and bodywork therapists can pursue their education in more flexible ways, potentially easing training requirements.

Summary

This Act permits massage and bodywork therapists to obtain pre-licensing education in a hybrid format, as permitted by the Board of Massage and Bodywork’s rules and regulations. Rules and regulations will specify which subjects may be obtained through hybrid education to ensure proper training in the interests of public protection. This change is consistent with initiatives in other states, which have adopted more flexible learning models. This Act also strikes language pertaining to certified massage technicians because the Board no longer issues this type of license. Currently, licensed certified massage technicians may continue their licensure status with timely license renewal. Finally, revisions have been made to specify that licensees are massage and bodywork therapists, not massage or bodywork therapists, as indicated in the statute.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

  2. Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

  3. Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate

  4. Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 1 NO 5 ABSENT

  5. Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 3 On Its Merits

  6. Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 59 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (59)

59 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

2/3

Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 15000
Republican 6000
Total 21000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Bryan Townsend Democratic Yea
Daniel Cruce Democratic Yea
Darius J. Brown Democratic Yea
David P. Sokola Democratic Yea
John "Jack" Walsh Democratic Yea
Kyra L. Hoffner Democratic Yea
Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic Yea
Marie Pinkney Democratic Yea
Nicole Poore Democratic Yea
Ray Seigfried Democratic Yea
Russell Huxtable Democratic Yea
S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic Yea
Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic Yea
Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic Yea
Trey Paradee Democratic Yea
Brian Pettyjohn Republican Yea
Bryant L. Richardson Republican Yea
Dave G. Lawson Republican Yea
David L. Wilson Republican Yea
Eric Buckson Republican Yea
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Yea

2/3

Passed 35 Yea · 1 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 26001
Republican 9104
Total 35105
% of votes cast 85%2%0%12%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Alonna Berry Democratic Yea
Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic Yea
Cyndie Romer Democratic Yea
DeShanna U Neal Democratic Yea
Debra Heffernan Democratic Yea
Edward S. Osienski Democratic Yea
Eric Morrison Democratic Yea
Frank Burns Democratic Yea
Franklin D. Cooke Democratic Yea
Josue O Ortega Democratic Yea
Kamela T Smith Democratic Yea
Kendra Johnson Democratic Yea
Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic Yea
Kimberly Williams Democratic Yea
Krista Griffith Democratic Not Voting
Larry Lambert Democratic Yea
Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic Yea
Mara Gorman Democratic Yea
Melanie Ross Levin Democratic Yea
Melissa Minor-Brown Democratic Yea
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha Democratic Yea
Sean M. Lynn Democratic Yea
Sherae'a Moore Democratic Yea
Sophie Phillips Democratic Yea
Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic Yea
William Bush Democratic Yea
William J. Carson Democratic Yea
Bryan W. Shupe Republican Yea
Charles S Postles Jr. Republican Not Voting
Daniel B. Short Republican Not Voting
Jeff Hilovsky Republican Nay
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Yea
Jesse R. Vanderwende Republican Yea
Kevin S Hensley Republican Not Voting
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Yea
Michael F. Smith Republican Not Voting
Richard G. Collins Republican Yea
Ronald E. Gray Republican Yea
Shannon Morris Republican Yea
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Yea
Valerie Jones Giltner Republican Yea

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 420 do?
This Act permits massage and bodywork therapists to obtain pre-licensing education in a hybrid format, as permitted by the Board of Massage and Bodywork’s rules and regulations. Rules and regulations will specify which subjects may be obtained through hybrid education to ensure proper training in the interests of public protection. This change is consistent with initiatives in other states, which have adopted more flexible learning models. This Act also strikes language pertaining to certified massage technicians because the Board no longer issues this type of license. Currently, licensed certified massage technicians may continue their licensure status with timely license renewal. Finally, revisions have been made to specify that licensees are massage and bodywork therapists, not massage or bodywork therapists, as indicated in the statute.
Who sponsors HB 420?
HB 420 is sponsored by Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), and Madinah Wilson-Anton (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 420?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HB 420?
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