Beginning May 19, 2025, the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses will start transitioning massage therapy licenses from a one-year renewal to a two-year renewal.
Idaho
Board of Massage Therapy
11341 W. Chinden Blvd.
Boise, ID, 83714
Phone: 208-334-3233
Fax: 208-334-3945
Email: MAS@dopl.idaho.gov
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Title: Licensed Massage Therapist
Requirement: 500 hours and passing the MBLEx or NCBTMB
The Idaho State Board of Massage Therapy (Board) issued proposed rules that aim to remove duplicate and unnecessary language from its administrative rules. Entire sections are on the chopping block. Submit your comments to the Board before August 15.
The Idaho legislature introduced House Bill 273, which seeks to deregulate massage therapy. The bill would be effective July 1, 2022, if it passes. ABMP is opposed to this bill and is sending a letter to Idaho representatives.
On April 3rd, 2012, Governor Otter signed Senate Bill 1295a into law. The law requires massage therapists to become licensed by the state and establishes a Board of Massage Therapy to implement the process. The law also establishes minimum training requirements, defines a scope of practice, provides an avenue for consumer complaints, and pre-empts local regulations.
Qualifications for licensure the first 2 years (grandfathering)