The US Department of Education (ED) is proposing a set of rules that would establish a new accountability standard for higher education programs with low earnings outcomes. The proposed rules, if formalized, will make a higher education program ineligible for Title IV Higher Education Act (HEA)…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
Do you want to serve the best interests of your profession and the public while ensuring ongoing competence and high standards of practice? ABMP does, and if you do too, help us support licensing efforts in Minnesota!
The legislature introduced…
Statewide massage licensure is finally on the table in Vermont, and lawmakers need to hear support from working massage therapists now. This is a pivotal opportunity to strengthen your profession, improve public trust, and join the 45 states that already have licensure.
ABMP is…
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) issued proposed rules that would create a process to verify certain applicant’s eligibility for initial or renewal…
Pricing transparency is a new legislative topic, but inside the treatment room, strict rules around service menus may clash with the reality of customized care.
New York recently filed a bill that would require beauty professionals like cosmetologists and hair professionals to disclose…
New requirements and training for specialized services may affect your practice. The Nevada Board of Massage Therapy (Board) adopted new rules effective December 18 that clarify professional standards and ensure…
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January marks the start of a new legislative season, and with it, proposed laws that could shape your career. The big question is whether your voice will be part of the conversation. Now is the time to be inspired to advocate when bills impacting massage therapy reach lawmakers’ desks.
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Massage therapy in Washington, DC, needs strong voices, and yours could be one of them! The Washington, DC, Board of Massage Therapy (Board) has an exciting opportunity to strengthen the massage profession and make decisions that directly impact practice standards in the District of Columbia.…
Over the last few years, Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) has worked with massage profession stakeholders to pass an Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact) to allow qualified massage therapists to apply for a multistate license to work across state lines in participating…