Arkansas Changes Massage Law
04/20/2009
HB 1951 was signed into law by Governor Beebe on April 13, 2009. The bill amends the existing massage therapy law and seats new board members to the Arkansas State Board of Massage Therapy to oversee implementation.
Two changes to the scope of practice of massage therapists should be noted:
- Massage of the anus or genital area of another person is prohibited by law and will result in the board revoking the massage therapist’s license to practice, and