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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "interstate Massage Compact Act" By Adding Section 40-30-510 So As To Provide The State Of South Carolina Enters Into The Interstate Massage Compact With Any And All States Legally Joining The Compact, And To Adopt The Terms Of The Compact In Its Substantial Form; And To Designate The Existing Provisions Of Chapter 30, Title 40, As "general Provisions."
AI Summary
This bill enacts the "Interstate Massage Compact Act," allowing South Carolina to join a multistate agreement with other states to regulate and facilitate the practice of massage therapy across state lines. The compact aims to improve public access to safe massage services, enhance regulatory cooperation, prevent fraud, and support military members and their spouses by creating a streamlined process for licensed massage therapists to practice in multiple member states. It establishes an Interstate Massage Compact Commission to oversee the compact's implementation and administration, defines key terms like "home state" (where a licensee primarily resides and holds a single-state license) and "remote state" (any other member state where the licensee practices), and outlines requirements for states to join and for individuals to obtain a multistate license, including educational and examination standards, background checks, and adherence to ethical conduct. The bill also designates the existing massage therapy provisions in Chapter 30, Title 40 of the South Carolina Code as "General Provisions."
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (15)
Brandon Cox (R)*,
Jeff Bradley (R),
Joe Bustos (R),
Neal Collins (R),
Sylleste Davis (R),
Shannon Erickson (R),
Doug Gilliam (R),
Bill Herbkersman (R),
Harriet Holman (R),
Brian Lawson (R),
Cody Mitchell (R),
J.A. Moore (D),
Brandon Newton (R),
Joe White (R),
Chris Wooten (R),
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5210&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/5210_20260218.htm |
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