Massage therapy ordinance concerns
Summary
Licensed massage therapists say the anti-trafficking ordinance passed last November is hurting legitimate practitioners — cameras and licensing rules conflict with HIPAA, and people are losing jobs. They asked the council to adopt their drafted amendments.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Licensed massage therapists seeking relief from the ordinance's burdens.
Therapists report lost positions in medical, salon and mental-health settings due to camera and licensing conflicts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Metro Council — October 15, 2026
Two licensed massage professionals and a salon owner told the council a new anti-trafficking ordinance burdens legitimate practitioners — about 80% of whom are women — and could push businesses out of Jefferson County.
Metro Council — August 27, 2026
Licensed massage therapists say the anti-trafficking ordinance passed last November is hurting legitimate practitioners — cameras and licensing rules conflict with HIPAA, and people are losing jobs. They asked the council to adopt their drafted amendments.
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