MI Proposes Amendment to Relicensure Requirements
04/20/2022
The proposed rule affects continuing education requirements for those who let their Michigan massage therapy license lapse.
Legislative and Policy Developments
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TN Bill Exempts Temporary License Holders from Competency Exam
04/15/2022
Effective July 1, 2022, the Board of Massage Licensure will be able to grant a temporary license to a person in good standing who is either licensed, registered, or certified in another state without passing a competency exam by the Board.
Act Now and Contact Your Legislators—Kentucky House Bill 8 Must be Amended
04/08/2022
Governor Beshear vetoed House Bill 8, which would impose a 6% sales tax on massage services. The legislature will likely override the veto and it's important that you contact your representatives so that they clean up the bill.
DE Proposes Online Continuing Education Rule
04/08/2022
The Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork has proposed a continuing education (CE) rule that would allow the required nine hours of hands-on CE to be taken online for the license renewal period ending August 21, 2022.
WA Expands Board of Massage
04/05/2022
On March 30, 2022, Governor Inslee signed into law Senate Bill 5753, which increases the number of members on the Washington Board of Massage from four to seven.
MN Massage Therapy and Asian Bodywork Therapy Licensing Bills—UPDATE
04/01/2022
Senate File 1074 and House File 1275 would require statewide licensure for massage therapists and Asian bodywork therapists in Minnesota. Unfortunately, neither bill was assigned to or heard in committee and will not move forward in the legislative process this year.
California Massage Licensing
03/25/2022
The California massage therapy community has an opportunity to join 45 other licensed states by instituting professional licensing in place of the current uneven, incomplete voluntary certification process administered by a private organization, the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC).
Opposition to House Bill 8: a 6% Sales Tax on Massage Therapy Services
03/22/2022
Help ABMP oppose House Bill 8 by calling your senators and representatives. You can use our provided phone script. Now is the time to advocate for yourself and all Kentucky massage therapists.
Kentucky Bill Proposes 6% Sales Tax on Massage Services
03/08/2022
The Kentucky legislature introduced House Bill 8 (HB 8) this session, which would impose a 6% sales tax on massage services. ABMP opposes HB 8 and invites you to take action to oppose this bill before it becomes law—contact your senator today.
Oregon Proposes New Massage Therapy Rules
02/25/2022
The proposed rules were released February 2022 and primarily affect the following areas: board member stipends and duties, definitions, continuing education requirements, and communicable disease control measures. Read ABMP's full summary to see how the rules may impact your practice.