Recent News and Legislative Updates

Update on Proposed Fee Increases for PA Massage Therapists

07/21/2018

As we discussed in our last update, the Pennsylvania Board of Massage Therapy is proposing new regulations which would increase the application fee for initial massage therapy licensure from $65 to $100, the fee for approval of a continuing education program from $65 to $100, and the biennial renewal fee from $75 to $200. 

The Board's explanation for the proposed fee increase, as stated in the Regulatory Analysis Form, is as follows;

Proposed Revised Massage Rules in WA

07/19/2018

The following information was emailed to our Washington State members on July 5:

The Washington Department of Health in conjunction with the Board of Massage is considering revisions to the state massage therapy rules. The revisions would increase the required educational hours for massage licensure from 500 to 625, and would also make changes to the continuing education rules and the rules regarding breast massage. Click below to review the proposed rules:

Draft WAC 246-830-430 Training 

Draft WAC 246-830-475 Continuing education 

Proposed Fee Increases for PA Massage Therapists

07/05/2018

The Pennsylvania Board of Massage Therapy is proposing new regulations which would increase the application fee for initial massage therapy licensure from $65 to $100, the fee for approval of a continuing education program from $65 to $100, and the biennial renewal fee from $75 to $200. Click here to read the proposed regulations. 

The Board is inviting the public to submit written comments on the proposal. Please submit your comments to:

North Carolina MTs Must Pay Privilege License Tax Starting July 1, 2018

07/05/2018

North Carolina Massage and Bodywork Therapists must start paying a "Privilege License Tax" beginning July 1, 2018. This tax is $50 and is to be paid annually for license for the "privilege of practicing the profession." Here is a copy of the revised law that specifically includes massage and bodywork therapists (scroll down to 105-41): www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByArticle/Chapter_105/Art...

Proposed Changes to Ohio Massage Rules

06/28/2018

The State of Ohio has proposed changes to the state's massage therapy rules which would allow massage therapists to apply ultrasound, diathermy, electrical neuromuscular stimulation, or substantially similar modalities provided that such treatment is under the direction or supervision of a licensed physician, podiatric physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or physical therapist acting within the scope of his or her professional license.

Update on Proposed NC Massage Establishment and CE Rules

04/24/2018

The public hearing on the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy's proposed rules concerning massage establishments and continuing education was held on April 19. Over 200 people attended the hearing, and the majority of attendees spoke on the record about the impact that the proposed rules would have on them and their businesses. It was an impressive turnout and an energetic showing of our profession's grassroots involvement in policy issues. We thank all of you who attended and who continue to be involved in the process.

May 4 Deadline to Comment on Public Health Rules for Massage Establishments

04/24/2018

This is a reminder that the deadline to submit comments on the proposed Public Health Rules for Delaware massage therapy establishments is Friday, May 4, 2018. ABMP is submitting a formal written opposition to the rules, many of which impose onerous and unworkable requirements on massage therapy businesses. Click here to read the proposed Public Health rules.

Please submit your comments on the proposed rules to: 

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