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BILL ANALYSIS |
| Health Care & Wellness Committee | |
HB 1397
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Revising the definition of massage therapy to include manipulation or pressure inside the mouth or oral cavity.
Sponsors: Representatives Campbell, Kenney, Curtis, Cody and Upthegrove.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/13/07
Staff: Chris Cordes (786-7103).
Background:
Massage therapy is a health care service involving the external manipulation or pressure of soft
tissue for therapeutic purposes. Massage techniques include tapping, compression, friction,
Swedish gymnastics, gliding, kneading, shaking, and fascial or connective tissue stretching.
Any person practicing or representing himself or herself as a massage practitioner must be
licensed by the Department of Health.
Summary of Bill:
The definition of "massage therapy" is expanded to cover manipulation or pressure inside the
mouth or oral cavity for therapeutic purposes.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.