Changes to Tennessee Massage Therapy Rules
01/23/2018
The Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure has enacted new rules that impact license renewals and establishments. The changes include:
Recent News and Legislative Updates
Reflexology and Structural Integration Licenses Will Be Required in Nevada and Renewal Period for Licenses Now Every Two Years
11/27/2017
Nevada AB 179 was signed into law earlier this year. The law makes several important changes to the regulation of reflexology and structural integration in Nevada. The changes include:
Nov. 20 Rockford IL City Council Meeting Addressing Massage Establishment Ordinance
11/17/2017
The Rockford City Council will be meeting on Monday November 20 at 5:30 pm in the City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor City Hall, 425 East State St., Rockford IL, to address a proposed massage establishment ordinance for the city of Rockford. Click here to read the draft ordinance.
Participate in the Development of Delaware Establishment Rules
10/06/2017
The Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork is drafting rules to fill in the details of the state's new law mandating licensing of massage establishments.
Participate in the Development of Indiana’s Massage Rules
10/06/2017
The Indiana State Board of Massage Therapy is drafting rules to fill in the details of the state’s new massage therapy licensing law, which changes Indiana’s system from voluntary certification to mandatory licensure. Nothing will change until 183 days after the Board issues the new rules, which will not be for quite a while. Once the rules do go into effect, all existing certifications will be “rolled over” into licenses.
625 Hours Required for License in MI if Enrolled after Aug. 1, 2017
09/26/2017
Under Michigan HB 5001, 625 hours of massage education are now required for licensure in Michigan if the license applicant enrolled in school after August 1, 2017. Only 500 hours are required if the license applicant enrolled in school before August 1, 2017.
This change does not affect current licensees who renew their licenses on time.
New Massage Therapy Rules in Washington State
09/12/2017
Several new rules have gone into effect for Washington State massage therapists as of July 30, 2017.
The rules impact multiple subject areas, as follows:
WAC 246-830-500 Equipment and Sanitation
WAC 246-830-510 Hygiene
Wisconsin Bills Could Impact Massage Therapy Licensure
08/23/2017
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The Wisconsin state legislature is considering bills that could impact the regulation of massage therapy in the state. |
Apply For a Seat on the Texas Massage Board
08/01/2017
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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has announced nine vacancies on the Massage Therapy Advisory Board (Board). The purpose of the Board is to provide advice and recommendations to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (Commission) and TDLR on technical matters relevant to the administration of the Texas massage therapy licensing law. We encourage you to contribute to the massage therapy profession by applying for a seat on the Board. |