California Massage Therapy Council.
- Initiates a legislative review of the California Massage Therapy Council before its January 2026 sunset date.
- Requires background checks for all council employees, contractors, volunteers, and board members.
- Caps massage therapy certification and renewal fees at $300 with mandatory 90-day notice for increases.
- Mandates council meetings follow Robert's Rules of Order while maintaining open meeting requirements.
The California Assembly Committee on Business and Professions has initiated a comprehensive review of the California Massage Therapy Council through legislation that modifies the council's operational framework and governance structure. The measure establishes parameters for evaluating the council through a joint legislative sunset review process, with subsequent implementation of resulting recommendations.
The legislation revises meeting procedures by requiring adherence to Robert's Rules of Order while maintaining compliance with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act. It authorizes the council to mandate background checks for employees, contractors, volunteers, and board members. The 13-member board of directors maintains representation from law enforcement, local government, anti-trafficking organizations, educational institutions, and massage therapy professionals, with members serving four-year terms limited to two consecutive appointments.
The measure institutes a $300 cap on initial and renewal certification fees, requiring 90-day advance notice of fee increase proposals unless waived by a two-thirds board vote due to public safety concerns. Following fee adjustments, the council must update its website and notify certificate holders within 14 days. Additional provisions require the council to assess its communication with non-English speakers and provide materials in languages used by substantial numbers of stakeholders, excluding examinations and legal documents.
 Jacqui IrwinD Assembly Member | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Phillip ChenR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Heath FloraR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Marc BermanD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Rebecca Bauer-KahanD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
- Initiates a legislative review of the California Massage Therapy Council before its January 2026 sunset date.
- Requires background checks for all council employees, contractors, volunteers, and board members.
- Caps massage therapy certification and renewal fees at $300 with mandatory 90-day notice for increases.
- Mandates council meetings follow Robert's Rules of Order while maintaining open meeting requirements.
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The California Assembly Committee on Business and Professions has initiated a comprehensive review of the California Massage Therapy Council through legislation that modifies the council's operational framework and governance structure. The measure establishes parameters for evaluating the council through a joint legislative sunset review process, with subsequent implementation of resulting recommendations.
The legislation revises meeting procedures by requiring adherence to Robert's Rules of Order while maintaining compliance with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act. It authorizes the council to mandate background checks for employees, contractors, volunteers, and board members. The 13-member board of directors maintains representation from law enforcement, local government, anti-trafficking organizations, educational institutions, and massage therapy professionals, with members serving four-year terms limited to two consecutive appointments.
The measure institutes a $300 cap on initial and renewal certification fees, requiring 90-day advance notice of fee increase proposals unless waived by a two-thirds board vote due to public safety concerns. Following fee adjustments, the council must update its website and notify certificate holders within 14 days. Additional provisions require the council to assess its communication with non-English speakers and provide materials in languages used by substantial numbers of stakeholders, excluding examinations and legal documents.
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Jacqui IrwinD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Phillip ChenR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Heath FloraR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Marc BermanD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Rebecca Bauer-KahanD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |