Bill > HB892

This bill amends the Georgia Code related to massage therapy by updating definitions and introducing restrictions on massage therapy business operating hours. The bill refines several existing definitions, such as clarifying what constitutes "massage therapy" and "massage therapy business," and removes some redundant language. Most significantly, the bill prohibits massage therapy businesses from operating between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM, starting August 1, 2025. This new operating hour restriction appears designed to potentially address concerns about late-night businesses, though the specific reasoning is not provided in the bill text. The definitions section also narrows the definition of "person" to mean only natural persons and provides more precise language around licensing and professional terminology. The changes aim to provide clearer regulatory guidance for massage therapy professionals and businesses in Georgia, with the operating hour restriction representing the most substantial new regulatory element of the proposed legislation.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71922