Kentucky 2021 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 79 — AN ACT relating to massage therapy.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 29)

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced October 28, 2020. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS HB 79/EN AN ACT relating to massage therapy.
CHAPTER 29 1 CHAPTER 29 ( HB 79 ) AN ACT relating to massage therapy.
(7) "Practice of massage therapy" means the application, by a massage therapist licensed by the board, of a system of structured touch, pressure, movement, and holding to the soft tissues of the human body with the intent to enhance or restore Page 1 of 12 HB007920.100 - 394 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS HB 79/EN the health and well-being of the client.
(7) "Practice of massage therapy" means the application, by a massage therapist licensed by the board, of a system of structured touch, pressure, movement, and holding to the soft tissues of the human body with the intent to enhance or restore the health and well-being of the client.
(a) Five (5) members who are massage therapists licensed under KRS 309.350 to 309.364, who have been in the practice of massage therapy for at least five (5) of the last seven (7) years, and who have been residents of Kentucky for at Page 2 of 12 HB007920.100 - 394 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS HB 79/EN least one (1) year;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (a) Five (5) members who are massage therapists licensed under KRS 309.350 to 309.364, who have been in the practice of massage therapy for at least five (5) of the last seven (7) years, and who have been residents of Kentucky for at least one (1) year;
(2) The board shall investigate alleged violations brought to its attention, conduct Page 3 of 12 HB007920.100 - 394 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS HB 79/EN investigations, and schedule and conduct administrative hearings in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B to enforce the provisions of KRS 309.350 to 309.364 and administrative regulations promulgated pursuant to KRS 309.350 to 309.364.
(2) The board shall investigate alleged violations brought to its attention, conduct investigations, and schedule and conduct administrative hearings in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B to enforce the provisions of KRS 309.350 to 309.364 and administrative regulations promulgated pursuant to KRS 309.350 to 309.364.
(7) The board shall require a fingerprint-supported criminal record check by the Page 4 of 12 HB007920.100 - 394 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS HB 79/EN Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of any applicant for licensure to practice massage therapy.
(7) The board shall require a fingerprint-supported criminal record check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of any applicant for licensure to practice massage therapy.
(1) (a) The board shall promulgate administrative regulations establishing a reasonable schedule of fees and charges for the issuance and restoration of licenses and certificates, and for the renewal of licenses and certificates issued under KRS 309.350 to 309.364.
CHAPTER 29 3 (1) (a) The board shall promulgate administrative regulations establishing a reasonable schedule of fees and charges for the issuance and restoration of licenses and certificates, and for the renewal of licenses and certificates issued under KRS 309.350 to 309.364.
(1) Application fee of fifty dollars ($50), which shall be credited to the initial license Page 5 of 12 HB007920.100 - 394 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS HB 79/EN fee for successful applicants;
(1) Application fee of fifty dollars ($50), which shall be credited to the initial license fee for successful applicants;
Page 6 of 12 HB007920.100 - 394 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS HB 79/EN (3) To regain active status, the licensee shall, upon the submission of an application, show completion of one (1) hour of continuing professional education for every six (6) months the license has been in an inactive state, not to exceed five (5) years.
(3) To regain active status, the licensee shall, upon the submission of an application, show completion of one (1) hour of continuing professional education for every six (6) months the license has been in an inactive state, not to exceed five (5) years.
(a)[(1)] Is eighteen (18) years of age or older;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (a)[(1)] Is eighteen (18) years of age or older;
Page 7 of 12 HB007920.100 - 394 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS HB 79/EN (2) The board shall incorporate the photograph provided in subsection (1)(e)of this section into the license.
(2) The board shall incorporate the photograph provided in subsection (1)(e)of this section into the license.
(1) When renewing a license, each licensee shall document the successful completion of the required board-approved continuing education credits.
(1) When renewing a license, each licensee shall document the successful completion of the required board- approved continuing education credits.
Twelve (12)[Twenty- four (24)] hours of training shall be required for each two (2) year renewal period.
Twelve (12)[Twenty-four (24)] hours of training shall be required for each two (2) year renewal period.
Page 8 of 12 HB007920.100 - 394 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS HB 79/EN (c) Violating any lawful order or administrative regulation promulgated by the board;
(c) Violating any lawful order or administrative regulation promulgated by the board;
(i) Violating KRS 304.39-215;
CHAPTER 29 5 (i) Violating KRS 304.39-215;
Page 9 of 12 HB007920.100 - 394 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS HB 79/EN (4) ]The board may, at its discretion, deny, refuse to renew, suspend or revoke a license, or impose probationary conditions following an administrative hearing pursuant to KRS Chapter 13B and in accordance with administrative regulations promulgated by the board.
(4) ]The board may, at its discretion, deny, refuse to renew, suspend or revoke a license, or impose probationary conditions following an administrative hearing pursuant to KRS Chapter 13B and in accordance with administrative regulations promulgated by the board.
Page 10 of 12 HB007920.100 - 394 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS HB 79/EN 4.
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(1) A person, institution, or business entity offering a massage therapy program of instruction shall renew a certificate of good standing annually.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (1) A person, institution, or business entity offering a massage therapy program of instruction shall renew a certificate of good standing annually.
(3) Application for the initial certificate of good standing and annual renewals shall Page 11 of 12 HB007920.100 - 394 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS HB 79/EN include a fee prescribed by the board in administrative regulations.
(3) Application for the initial certificate of good standing and annual renewals shall include a fee prescribed by the board in administrative regulations.
Page 12 of 12 HB007920.100 - 394 - XXXX Engrossed
Signed by Governor March 17, 2021.
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Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 29)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  5. passed 94-0

  6. House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute

  7. posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute

  8. to Rules (H)

  9. received in House

  10. 3rd reading, passed 35-1 with Committee Substitute (1)

  11. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 2, 2021

  12. 2nd reading, to Rules

  13. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute

  14. to Health & Welfare (S)

  15. received in Senate

  16. passed 81-4 with Committee Substitute

  17. floor amendment (1) defeated

  18. 3rd reading

  19. floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute

  20. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021

  21. 2nd reading, to Rules

  22. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute

  23. posted in committee

  24. to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H)

  25. to Committee on Committees (H)

  26. introduced in House

  27. Prefiled by the sponsor(s).

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 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

Final Passage

Passed 94 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 49003
Unaffiliated 38002
Democrat 7001
Total 94006
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
DuPlessis — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Santoro — Yea
Bechler — Yea
Scott — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Fischer — Yea
Jenkins — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Minter — Yea
Smith — Yea
Flood — Yea
Koenig — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Burch — Yea
Goforth — Yea
Prunty — Yea
Cantrell — Yea
Massey — Yea
Raymond — Yea
Webber — Yea
Westrom — Yea
Dixon — Yea
Hatton — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Wheatley — Yea
Donohue — Yea
Heath — Yea
Rowland — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Graham — Not Voting
Carney — Not Voting
Huff R — Yea
Kirk McCormick — Yea
Miller C — Yea
Miller J — Yea
Stevenson C — Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Not Voting
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Not Voting
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Not Voting
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Not Voting
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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PASS HB 79 W/ scs1

Passed 35 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 16102
Republican 17000
Democrat 2000
Total 35102
% of votes cast 92%3%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Alvarado — Yea
Parrett — Yea
Turner — Yea
Hornback — Yea
Buford — Yea
Schickel — Yea
Schroder — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
McGarvey — Yea
Smith — Yea
Castlen — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Embry — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Yates — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Southworth — Nay
Kerr — Not Voting
Harper Angel — Not Voting
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Mike Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea

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Pass

Passed 81 Yea · 4 Nay · 16 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 48004
Unaffiliated 292010
Democrat 4202
Total 814016
% of votes cast 80%4%0%16%
How each member voted (101)
Member Party Vote
Fischer — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Bechler — Yea
Minter — Yea
Smith — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Koenig — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Goforth — Yea
Prunty — Yea
Raymond — Yea
Graham — Yea
Webber — Yea
Massey — Yea
Cantrell — Yea
Hatton — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Westrom — Yea
Heath — Yea
Rowland — Yea
Wheatley — Yea
Dixon — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Santoro — Yea
Donohue — Nay
Scott — Nay
DuPlessis — Not Voting
Burch — Not Voting
Flood — Not Voting
Palumbo — Not Voting
Carney — Not Voting
Jenkins — Not Voting
Meeks — Not Voting
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY SENATE — Not Voting
Huff R — Not Voting
Kirk McCormick — Yea
Miller C — Not Voting
Miller J — Yea
Stevenson C — Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Nay
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Not Voting
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Nay
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Not Voting
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Not Voting
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Not Voting
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Not Voting
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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Who sponsors HB 79?
HB 79 is sponsored by Matthew Koch (Republican), C. Massey, Bobby McCool (Republican), S. Westrom, and J. Donohue.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced October 28, 2020. Enacted.
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