Delaware 151st General Assembly (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

HB 38 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MASSAGE AND BODYWORK.

Last action — Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

A placard must be prominently displayed at all entrances of massage and bodywork establishments that have failed to obtain a valid license or have a license that is suspended, revoked, or expired. This bill provides that no placard can be removed unless the establishment is validly licensed and the removal of the placard is approved by the Division of Professional Regulation. This bill makes the unlawful removal of the placard a Class A misdemeanor, punishable of up to 1 year in jail and up to a $2300 fine.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill enacts penalties for the unlawful removal of placards at unlicensed massage establishments and clarifies that such placards can only be removed with proper licensing and approval.

  • § 5320

    may not be removed unless the establishment is validly licensed pursuant to this chapter, and such removal of the placard is approved by the Division. → may not be removed unless the establishment is validly licensed and the removal of the placard is approved by the Division of Professional Regulation.

    This change specifies the authority involved in the placard removal process.

  • § 5320

    A placard, as provided by the Attorney General, shall be prominently displayed at all entrances of establishments that have failed to obtain a valid license or have a license that is suspended, revoked, or expired. → A placard, as provided by the Attorney General, shall be prominently displayed at all entrances of massage and bodywork establishments that have failed to obtain a valid license or have a license that is suspended, revoked, or expired.

    This change clarifies that the requirement to display the placard applies specifically to massage and bodywork establishments.

  • § 5320

    The unlawful removal of the placard is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable of up to 1 year in jail and up to a $2300 fine.

    This addition establishes penalties for the unlawful removal of the placard.

Action History

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

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8 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 49 not signed on

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Not signed on (49)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 38 do?
A placard must be prominently displayed at all entrances of massage and bodywork establishments that have failed to obtain a valid license or have a license that is suspended, revoked, or expired. This bill provides that no placard can be removed unless the establishment is validly licensed and the removal of the placard is approved by the Division of Professional Regulation. This bill makes the unlawful removal of the placard a Class A misdemeanor, punishable of up to 1 year in jail and up to a $2300 fine.
Who sponsors HB 38?
HB 38 is sponsored by Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Krista Griffith (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Kimberly Williams (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Larry Lambert (Democratic), Valerie Longhurst, Andria L. Bennett, Paul S. Baumbach, Sarah McBride, and Sean Matthews.
What is the current status of HB 38?
This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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