SB 132 — AN ACT relating to massage therapy.
Last action — to Local Government (H)
-
✓Introduced
-
✓In Committee
-
3Passed Senate
-
4Passed House
-
5To Executive
-
6Enacted
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
Odds of enactment
Moderate chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.
Upgrade to see the exact probability and what's driving it.
A statistical estimate from our own model of past outcomes — an insight, not a guarantee. Policymaking is volatile.
Prognosis
-
Passed Senate
Current position in the legislative process.
-
2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
-
Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).
-
Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
Amend KRS 309.364 to confer authority on local governments to regulate massage therapy buinesses relating to zoning requirements, occupational licensing or fees, and inspections, advertising, hours of operation, and sanitation; amend KRS 309.3535 to increase violation penalty from a Class B misdemeanor to Class A misdemeanor for each massage performed without a license.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
3 added · 3 removed3 line(s) added, 3 removed.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRSB 1644132/GA AN ACT relating to massage therapy.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, KRS 309.350 to 309.364 supersede all ordinances or regulations regulating massage therapists in any city, county, urban-county, unified local governments,government, charter county, or consolidated local government.
Page 1 of 1 BR164400.100SB013210.100 - 1644 - XXXX 2/6/2026 9:509:51 AM JacketedGA
Action History
-
to Local Government (H)
-
to Committee on Committees (H)
-
received in House
-
3rd reading, passed 32-0
-
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 06 2026
-
2nd reading, to Rules
-
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
-
to State & Local Government (S)
-
to Committee on Committees (S)
-
introduced in Senate
Sponsors
- Steve Rawlings · Primary
- Shelley Funke Frommeyer · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Steve Rawlings Republican
- Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (136)
136 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 136 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 27 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 32 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 84% | 0% | 0% | 16% |
How each member voted (38)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cassie Chambers Armstrong | Democrat | Yea |
| Gary Clemons | Democrat | Yea |
| Gerald A. Neal | Democrat | Yea |
| Karen Berg | Democrat | Yea |
| Keturah J. Herron | Democrat | Yea |
| Aaron Reed | Republican | Yea |
| Amanda Mays Bledsoe | Republican | Yea |
| Brandon J. Storm | Republican | Yea |
| Christian McDaniel | Republican | Not Voting |
| Craig Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Carroll | Republican | Yea |
| David P. Givens | Republican | Yea |
| Donald Douglas | Republican | Yea |
| Gary Boswell | Republican | Yea |
| Greg Elkins | Republican | Yea |
| Jared Carpenter | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jason Howell | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Nemes | Republican | Yea |
| Jimmy Higdon | Republican | Yea |
| Julie Raque Adams | Republican | Yea |
| Lindsey Tichenor | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Nunn | Republican | Yea |
| Matthew Deneen | Republican | Yea |
| Max Wise | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Meredith | Republican | Yea |
| Nick Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Phillip Wheeler | Republican | Not Voting |
| Rick Girdler | Republican | Not Voting |
| Robby Mills | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Stivers | Republican | Not Voting |
| Robin L. Webb | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Madon | Republican | Yea |
| Shelley Funke Frommeyer | Republican | Yea |
| Stephen West | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Rawlings | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Smith | Republican | Not Voting |
| Wade Williams | Republican | Yea |
| Walker Thomas | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 132 do?
- Amend KRS 309.364 to confer authority on local governments to regulate massage therapy buinesses relating to zoning requirements, occupational licensing or fees, and inspections, advertising, hours of operation, and sanitation; amend KRS 309.3535 to increase violation penalty from a Class B misdemeanor to Class A misdemeanor for each massage performed without a license.
- Who sponsors SB 132?
- SB 132 is sponsored by Steve Rawlings (Republican) and Shelley Funke Frommeyer (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 132?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
- Where can I track SB 132?
- Track SB 132 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
Make your voice heard on SB 132
Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.
Stay ahead of SB 132
Last checked for changes about 2 months ago · updated continuously
One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.
Track this bill →