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SB 386

An Act amending the act of April 6, 1980 (P.L.102, No.39), referred to as the Agricultural Land Acquisition by Aliens Law, further prohibiting certain entities from acquiring an interest in agricultural land; providing for investigation by Attorney General and for responsibilities of purchaser and Attorney General; further providing for forfeiture of lands; providing for real estate auction; and further providing for definitions.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cris Dush and 7 co-sponsors

Creates a credential-review licensing pathway for experienced out-of-state massage therapists to practice in Nevada (≥3 years, verified, exam) with updated minimum hours.

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Bill Summary · SB 386

SB 386 — Revises provisions relating to massage therapy (BDR 54‑891)

Status: Approved by the Governor (Chapter 207, 2025). Introduced: Feb. 14, 2025.

Purpose

Modernize Nevada’s regulation of massage therapy, reflexology, and structural integration by:
- Creating a credential‑review pathway to license experienced out‑of‑state practitioners who do not meet current education-hour thresholds;
- Expanding Board authority to regulate establishments and streamline enforcement; and
- Updating temporary licensure, advertising, meeting, and subpoena procedures.

Key provisions

  • Credential‑review licensing pathway

    • The Board of Massage Therapy may, after reviewing credentials, issue a standard license to an applicant who otherwise does not meet statutory requirements if the applicant:
    • Has legally practiced the relevant modality (massage therapy, reflexology, or structural integration) in another U.S. state/territory/DC for at least 3 years; and
    • Submits application, fees, certified verification from prior licensing authorities (confirming no disciplinary history), fingerprints/background check authorization, a statement permitting credential investigation, and official transcripts showing minimum instruction hours (amended minimums below).
    • In addition to any state exam, applicants under this pathway must pass a nationally recognized competency exam approved by the Board.

  • Minimum training hours (as amended)

    • Massage therapy: at least 500 hours
    • Structural integration: at least 700 hours
    • Reflexology: at least 200 hours
    • (These replace prior language and formalize minimum transcript requirements for the credential pathway.)

  • Temporary licensure

    • The Board may issue temporary licenses to active, good‑standing licensees from other jurisdictions under Board regulations.
    • Regulations may not require a temporary applicant to take or pass a written qualifying examination.
    • Temporary licenses previously expired after 90 days; the bill allows applicants to apply for a new temporary license provided at least three months have passed since prior expiration.

  • Regulation and discipline of establishments

    • The Board must adopt regulations establishing grounds and types of disciplinary actions against holders of certificates to operate massage/reflexology/structural integration establishments.
    • Certificate holders may be disciplined consistent with those regulations.

  • Advertising and identification requirements

    • Prohibits advertising for an establishment without a valid establishment certificate.
    • Prohibits false or misleading advertising by certificate holders.
    • Requires establishment advertising to include identifying information (e.g., establishment certificate number) rather than individual license numbers where impractical.

  • Administrative and procedural changes

    • Authorizes the Board’s Executive Director (in addition to Board members) to issue subpoenas to support investigations and enforcement.
    • Removes the statutory requirement that Board meetings alternate between northern and southern districts of Nevada (allows more flexibility, including remote meetings).
    • Directs the Board to undertake rulemaking to implement new temporary licensure, credential review, and establishment discipline procedures; Section 12 (in the bill) provides time to develop regulations before certain changes take effect.

Who is affected

  • Out‑of‑state practitioners seeking Nevada licensure (may gain a new pathway if they have ≥3 years practice and meet other documentary/exam requirements).
  • Current Nevada licensees and establishment certificate holders (new advertising and establishment discipline rules).
  • The Nevada Board of Massage Therapy (new regulatory responsibilities, expanded subpoena authority).
  • Consumers (potentially increased transparency and regulated oversight of establishments).

Fiscal/timeline notes

  • Bill directed the Board to adopt implementing regulations; the enactment includes provisions to allow time for rulemaking before full implementation.
  • Effective timing: enacted by the 2025 Legislature and approved by the Governor (Chapter 207, 2025). Specific dates for regulatory compliance and phased implementation depend on subsequent Board rulemaking.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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