OLR Bill Analysis

sHB 5883

AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF MASSAGE THERAPY.

SUMMARY:

This bill makes it a class C misdemeanor for anyone to engage in the practice of massage therapy or use the title “massage therapist”, “licensed massage therapist”, “massage practitioner”, “massagist”, “masseur”, or “masseuse” without a license from the Department of Public Health.

A class C misdemeanor is punishable by imprisonment for up to three months, a fine of up to $ 500, or both.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2009

COMMITTEE ACTION

Judiciary Committee

Joint Favorable Substitute