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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Crossed Over
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Passed
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting licensed massage therapists, registered massage practitioners, and third parties directed by licensed massage therapists or registered massage practitioners from placing, publishing, or distributing certain advertisements; and requiring that if an advertisement for massage therapy lists the name of a licensed massage therapist or a registered massage practitioner, the name displayed on the advertisement must be consistent with the name of the individual that is on the Board issued license or registration.
AI Summary
This bill aims to regulate advertising by licensed massage therapists and registered massage practitioners in Maryland by prohibiting advertisements that promote illegal or sexual services, or appear on websites known for such content, and requires that any advertisement listing a massage therapist's name must use the name exactly as it appears on their official license or registration issued by the Board. It also mandates that if a physical sign or billboard violates these new advertising rules, it must be removed by May 1, 2027, and the entire act will take effect on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 22 (on 04/14/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0492?ys=2026RS | 02/03/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_22_sb0492t.pdf | 04/21/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0492_hlt.pdf | 03/31/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0492t.pdf | 03/10/2026 |
| Favorable with Amendments 563429/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0002/sb0492_56342901.pdf | 03/10/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0492_fin.pdf | 03/06/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0492f.pdf | 02/03/2026 |
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