AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE BOARD OF MASSAGE AND BODYWORK.
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HB 35 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE BOARD OF MASSAGE AND BODYWORK.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2017. Enacted.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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16 sponsors
5 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This bill sets forth a framework for the licensing, regulation and inspection of business establishments that provide massage and bodywork services. This bill places oversight of any business offering massage services in the hands of the Board of Massage and Bodywork. Specifically, it defines “massage establishment,” and grants authority to the Board of Massage and Bodywork to grant or deny licensure of such establishments and adopt regulations pertaining to the licensure, maintenance and standards to be applied to such establishments. It provides authority for the Division or Professional Regulation to inspect such establishments without any advance notice or concurrent criminal investigation. This bill imposes criminal and civil penalties, including injunctive relief, fines, and imprisonment, for the unlicensed practice of massage and bodywork and the operation of an unlicensed massage establishment.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
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Amendment SA 2 to HB 35 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
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Amendment SA 2 to HB 35 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Reported Out of Committee (Sunset) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits
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Amendment SA 1 to HB 35 - Stricken in Senate
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Amendment SA 1 to HB 35 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Assigned to Sunset Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT
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Amendment HA 1 to HB 35 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
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Amendment HA 2 to HA 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
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Amendment HA 2 to HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Amendment HA 1 to HA 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
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Amendment HA 1 to HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Amendment HA 1 to HB 35 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 4 Favorable
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Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House
Sponsors
- Debra Heffernan · Primary
- Nicole Poore · Cosponsor
- Bryant L. Richardson · Cosponsor
- Trey Paradee · Cosponsor
- Kimberly Williams · Cosponsor
- Daniel B. Short · Primary
- John J. Viola · Cosponsor
- Michael Ramone · Cosponsor
- Helene M. Keeley · Cosponsor
- Deborah Hudson · Cosponsor
- Ruth Briggs King · Cosponsor
- Bruce C. Ennis · Cosponsor
- Anthony Delcollo · Cosponsor
- Stephen Smyk · Primary
- Gregory F. Lavelle · Primary
- Harris B. McDowell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →5 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 46 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (5)
- Debra Heffernan Democratic
- Daniel B. Short Republican
- Stephen Smyk
- Gregory F. Lavelle
- Harris B. McDowell
Co-sponsors (11)
- Nicole Poore Democratic
- Bryant L. Richardson Republican
- Trey Paradee Democratic
- Kimberly Williams Democratic
- John J. Viola
- Michael Ramone
- Helene M. Keeley
- Deborah Hudson
- Ruth Briggs King
- Bruce C. Ennis
- Anthony Delcollo
Not signed on (46)
46 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 46 →"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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Democratic | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (41)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Anthony Delcollo | — | Yea |
| Brian J. Bushweller | — | Not Voting |
| Bruce C. Ennis | — | Yea |
| Catherine Cloutier | — | Yea |
| Colin Bonini | — | Yea |
| David B. McBride | — | Yea |
| Ernesto B Lopez | — | Yea |
| F. Gary Simpson | — | Yea |
| Gregory F. Lavelle | — | Yea |
| Harris B. McDowell | — | Yea |
| Margaret Rose Henry | — | Yea |
| Robert Marshall | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 2% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 35 do?
- This bill sets forth a framework for the licensing, regulation and inspection of business establishments that provide massage and bodywork services. This bill places oversight of any business offering massage services in the hands of the Board of Massage and Bodywork. Specifically, it defines “massage establishment,” and grants authority to the Board of Massage and Bodywork to grant or deny licensure of such establishments and adopt regulations pertaining to the licensure, maintenance and standards to be applied to such establishments. It provides authority for the Division or Professional Regulation to inspect such establishments without any advance notice or concurrent criminal investigation. This bill imposes criminal and civil penalties, including injunctive relief, fines, and imprisonment, for the unlicensed practice of massage and bodywork and the operation of an unlicensed massage establishment.
- Who sponsors HB 35?
- HB 35 is sponsored by Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Kimberly Williams (Democratic), Daniel B. Short (Republican), John J. Viola, Michael Ramone, Helene M. Keeley, Deborah Hudson, Ruth Briggs King, Bruce C. Ennis, Anthony Delcollo, Stephen Smyk, Gregory F. Lavelle, and Harris B. McDowell.
- What is the current status of HB 35?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2017. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 35?
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