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Senate Judiciary Committee approves bill clarifying prostitution convictions can affect massage-therapy licenses
Summary
The committee passed Senate Bill 87 by voice vote to clarify that convictions for prostitution — including out-of-state convictions — may lead to denial, suspension or revocation of a massage-therapy license; Department of Health staff described past arrests and noted a 2019 background-check requirement.
The Senate Judiciary Committee on the floor passed Senate Bill 87 by voice vote after sponsors and Department of Health staff told the panel the measure clarifies when criminal convictions can affect massage-therapy licensure. Senator Johnson, who presented the bill, said, "This bill simply clarifies the criminal offense that would cause a denial suspension or revocation of licensure or massage therapy."
The bill extends existing licensing provisions to make clear that…
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