California COVID-19 State Update for Massage Therapists
04/17/2020
ABMP has summarized below how COVID-19 has impacted licensing regulations and laws in the state of California.
Legislative and Policy Developments
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Michigan COVID-19 State Update
04/16/2020
There have been many changes in the massage therapy and cosmetology industries and communities in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus). In Michigan, perhaps the most impact was felt across businesses mandated to close.
Pennsylvania COVID-19 State Update for Massage Therapists
04/16/2020
There have been many changes in the cosmetology industry and community in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), from executive orders affecting businesses to distance learning modifying the student experience. ABMP has summarized below how COVID-19 has impacted the licensing regulations and laws in the state of Pennsylvania.
Insurance required for licensure in New Jersey
04/14/2020
New Jersey Senate Bill 2428 Senate Bill 2428 was introduced in 2018, passed on January 21, 2020 and becomes effective April 20, 2020. This bill requires proof of liability insurance with coverage of $1M per occurrence and $3M aggregate per year. Proof of such insurance is a requirement for licensure and is also required upon license renewal beginning April 20, 2020.
Texas COVID-19 State Update for Massage Therapists
04/01/2020
There have been many changes in the massage therapy and cosmetology industries and communities in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), including executive orders affecting businesses, emergency rulemaking changing renewal timelines, and distance learning modifying the student experience. ABMP, ASCP, and AHP have summarized below how COVID-19 has impacted the licensing regulations and laws in the state of Texas and encourage you to pay special attention to the CARES Act outlined at the bottom of this email, which addresses financial aid and unemployment benefits.
Oklahoma Proposed Massage Therapy Rules
03/09/2020
The State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is hosting a public hearing March 20, 2020, to consider the amendment and adoption of proposed massage therapy rules.
Free Sexual Harassment CE Course from ABMP
03/06/2020
ABMP offers members a free, one-hour sexual harassment prevention training CE to meet new Illinois continuing education requirement.
New Mexico HB 155 Update
02/24/2020
New Mexico massage therapy establishment licensing does not make it through the legislative process before 2020 legislative session ends.
Newly Adopted Texas Massage Therapy Rules
02/20/2020
The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation amended several massage therapy rules to the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) effective February 1, 2020.
The rule amendments implement House Bill 1865 (2019), and the updated rules have been published on the TDLR website. The new rules affect massage therapy schools, and ABMP has summarized the changes for you below.
Vermont Senate Bill 270 Hearing 2/18
02/17/2020
The Senate Committee on Government Operations is considering a massage therapy licensing bill with Senate Bill 270 (S. 270).
There is a meeting at the Vermont State House on February 18, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in Room 4 (115 State Street, Montpelier VT 05633-5301).