For years, Minnesota massage therapists have navigated a maze of city ordinances, inconsistent rules, and unclear expectations. That could finally change. Two bills introduced in 2025—Senate File 1131/…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
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The New Mexico Massage Therapy Board (Board) needs your help—not as a licensee, but as a connector. The Board has three vacancies for public members (non-massage therapists). Without public members, the Board may not meet quorum, which means it can’t…
New rules from the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board (Board) take effect November 16, 2025. These changes impact licensing fees, continuing education requirements, criminal background checks, and establishment licensing. Massage therapists and business owners should review…
Serving on a board is a chance to influence policy and represent the values of your profession. Ready to take part?
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has three open seats on the Massage Therapy Advisory Board (Board) and is inviting dedicated massage…
ABMP is proud to support massage and bodywork licensure in Minnesota, with a bill set to be introduced in 2026. This is a pivotal moment for your profession, and we need your voice to help make it happen!
We’re collecting written and video testimonials from massage and…
The Maryland Department of Health proposed new rules that could impact how licensed massage therapists and registered massage therapists use handheld tools in their practice. If you use these…
We have great news, Florida massage therapists! ABMP worked with the Florida Board of Massage Therapy (Board) and received approval for 28 continuing education (CE) courses in the “Hands-On by Distance” category. With such an extensive bank of CE, you can complete the required…
The State Board of Massage Therapy (Board) published proposed rules in the Pennsylvania Bulletin that would require new license applicants and current licensees to complete…
The Maryland Governor’s Office of Appointments is accepting nominations for two positions on the Maryland State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners (Board), and is accepting applications to the Board through the end of the month.…