New Hampshire HB1469: (New Title) relative to the licensing requirements for massage therapy establishments.

What the bill says

An act relative to the licensing requirements for massage therapy establishments. Rep. Grote, Rock. 24; Rep. Nelson, Rock. 13; Rep. Rhodes, Ches. 17; Rep. Roy, Rock. 31; Rep. Rice, Hills. 38; Rep. N. Murphy, Hills. 12; Rep. D. Mannion, Rock. 25; Rep. Sweeney, Rock. 25; Rep. Milz, Rock. 13; Sen. Altschiller, Dist 24; Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19; Sen. Abbas, Dist 22; Sen…

From the chaptered text, July 10, 2026:

AN ACT relative to the licensing requirements for massage therapy establishments. Rep. Grote, Rock. 24; Rep. Nelson, Rock. 13; Rep. Rhodes, Ches. 17; Rep. Roy, Rock. 31; Rep. Rice, Hills. 38; Rep. N. Murphy, Hills. 12; Rep. D. Mannion, Rock. 25; Rep. Sweeney, Rock. 25; Rep. Milz, Rock. 13; Sen. Altschiller, Dist 24; Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19; Sen. Abbas, Dist 22; Sen. Gannon, Dist 23 COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill requires massage establishments to be licensed and regulated by the office of professional licensure and certification (OPLC). The bill also allows for compensation of members of the advisory board of massage therapists. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics. Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.] Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type. 19Feb2026... 0615h …

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Sponsors

• Charles Foote (R, 13) · primary sponsor
• Jodi Nelson (R, 13)
• Jennifer Rhodes (R, 17)
• Terry Roy (R, 31)
• Kimberly Rice (R, 38)
• Nancy Murphy (D, 12)
• Dennis Mannion (R, 25)
• Joe Sweeney (R, 25)
• David Milz (R, 13)
• Debra Altschiller (D, 24)
• Regina Birdsell (R, 19)
• Daryl Abbas (R, 22)

Latest actions

1. July 16, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 305; eff. 7/1/2027
2. July 1, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 56
3. June 30, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15
4. June 4, 2026: Conference Committee Report 2026-2063c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 12
5. May 29, 2026: Conference Committee Report # 2026-2063c, Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
6. May 28, 2026: Conference Committee Report Filed, # 2026-2063c; 06/04/2026
7. May 26, 2026: Conference Committee Meeting: 05/26/2026 11:30 am GP 232
8. May 22, 2026: Conferee Change: Rep. Sweeney Replaces Rep. Slottje 05/22/2026 HJ 14 P. 34
9. May 20, 2026: President Appoints: Senators Pearl, Gannon, Altschiller; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
10. May 20, 2026: Sen. Pearl Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

Votes

• OTPA - (New Title) relative to the licensing requirements for massage therapy establishments. (March 26, 2026): 323 yea, 28 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1469?

HB1469 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2026 Regular Session): (New Title) relative to the licensing requirements for massage therapy establishments.

What does HB1469 do?

In its own words: An act relative to the licensing requirements for massage therapy establishments. Rep. Grote, Rock. 24; Rep. Nelson, Rock. 13; Rep. Rhodes, Ches. 17; Rep. Roy, Rock. 31; Rep. Rice, Hills. 38; Rep. N. Murphy, Hills. 12; Rep. D. Mannion, Rock. 25; Rep. Sweeney, Rock. 25; Rep. Milz, Rock. 13; Sen. Altschiller, Dist 24; Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19; Sen. Abbas, Dist 22; Sen…

What is the status of HB1469?

Signed into law as of July 16, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 305; eff. 7/1/2027 (July 16, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1469?

Charles Foote (R, 13), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1469?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=3052&sy=2026