Kansas Legislative and Policy Developments

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ABMP Advocates for Massage Licensure in Kansas

ABMP submitted written commentary to the Kansas legislature regarding Senate Bill 305, which would create statewide licensure for massage therapists. We support this legislation and invite you to read our comments and write to your elected officials.

Kansas Introduces Massage Therapy Licensing Bill

Serve the best interest of your profession and the public while ensuring ongoing competence and high standards of practice. How? Support licensing efforts in Kansas! Write a letter to your elected officials, sharing why licensure is an important and necessary step to advance the massage therapy industry.

Elevate Your Voice: Does Licensure Matter to You?

Senate Bill 305 was introduced this year that would have implemented state massage licensure in Kansas. Unfortunately, that bill will not move forward this year. ABMP wants to hear from you: What are your thoughts about state licensure? Take our six question survey to help us learn from you!

Kansas Massage Therapy Licensure Bill Introduced

The Kansas Legislature introduced Senate Bill 305 (SB 305), which would require statewide licensure for massage therapists. The bill offers a generous grandfathering route for those currently practicing massage therapy. ABMP will monitor the progress of SB 305 and notify you if the bill becomes law.

Licensure Bill for Massage Therapists Introduced in Kansas

Kansas House Bill 2400 has been introduced in the Kansas legislature and would require statewide licensure for massage therapists. The bill would go into effect at the end of the 2021 legislative cycle. Massage therapists could apply for licensure through grandfathering or an application process.