When it comes to volunteering, massage therapists have many opportunities to raise awareness of the benefits of therapeutic massage as a contribution to the profession. On March 22, the Colorado Coalition of Massage Therapists invites you to volunteer for the annual Massage Therapy Legislative…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
ABMP submitted comments to the Arizona legislature regarding House BIll 2169, which would merge the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy with the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board. We are opposed to this legislation and advocated on your behalf to protect the autonomy of the Arizona…
Effective July 1, 2024, Tennessee massage students will no longer be eligible for federal financial aid because massage programs are limited by Tennessee law. But there is a solution: House Bill 1610 and…
The Wisconsin legislature introduced Assembly Bill 716 (AB 716), the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact), in November 2023. The IMpact will simplify interstate massage therapy practice and regulation…
The Virginia legislature introduced House Bill 323 (HB 323), the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact), in January. The IMpact will simplify interstate massage therapy practice and regulation with the goal…
The Kentucky legislature introduced House Bill 77 (HB 77), the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact), on January 2, 2024. The IMpact will simplify interstate massage therapy practice and…
The Nebraska legislature reintroduced Legislative Bill 280 (LB 280), the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact), on January 3, 2024. The IMpact will simplify interstate massage therapy practice and…
Effective immediately, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) will issue all massage therapy license applicants a notice regarding their eligibility to sit for the Texas Massage Therapy Exam once TDLR has:
- Received a massage therapy license application
- …
The New York legislature reintroduced Senate Bill 7710 (SB 7710) and Assembly Bill 8173 (AB 8173), both regarding the Interstate…
Remember how challenging it was to build your massage practice? Would you relish the thought of repeating that journey?
Some of you may not have a choice. You could move to a different state because of a spouse’s job transfer, return home to care for an aging parent or for health…