City staff summarized that Ordinance No. 24‑20‑25 implements state House Bill 24‑1371 by creating municipal licensing for massage facilities and requiring fingerprint‑based background checks intended to address human trafficking.

The mayor opened a public hearing; no in‑person or Zoom participants spoke. Councilor Carson moved to adopt the ordinance as presented; the motion was seconded and the council voted unanimously to pass the ordinance.

Staff noted Alamosa currently has no massage businesses that trigger the requirement because the state law exempts sole proprietors who work alone, but the ordinance was presented so the city has licensing in place should such facilities open. The ordinance takes effect according to its terms and to meet the state’s July 1, 2026 compliance deadline.