The Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy is appointing an ad hoc committee to make recommendations regarding changes to the existing massage therapy licensing law. A survey was sent to all ABMP members who have an email address on file to gauge their opinions so that we may represent…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
The Nevada State Board of Massage Therapists has given notice of public hearings scheduled to receive comments from all interested persons regarding the adoption of regulations that pertain to the practice of massage therapy.
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Governor Daniels has made the initial appointments to the Indiana State Board of Massage Therapy. ABMP is disappointed to not have any of our members appointed, despite having at least 12 members apply for consideration. The new board members will attend an orientation meeting on Monday, March…
House Bill 3199, sponsored by Representative Lee Denney, would have established a Massage Therapy Practice Act and created the Oklahoma Massage Therapy Advisory Committee to advise the State Board of Health in the licensing of massage therapists and massage schools. The bill is considered dead…
Senate Bill 572, sponsored by Senator David Wysong, was introduced in the Kansas State Legislature. The bill was assigned to the Public Health and Welfare Committee in the Senate for an initial hearing but it will not be heard because of scheduling conflicts. The bill is considered dead for the…
Dear Massachusetts ABMP Member:
Last Friday, I attended a Public Hearing in Boston held by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy, regarding the board's proposed regulations. I wanted to report on that meeting and encourage you to consider submitting comments to the…
House Bill 3199, sponsored by Representative Lee Denney, has been introduced in the Oklahoma State Legislature. The bill has not been assigned a committee hearing as of this writing. HB 3199 would establish a Massage Therapy Practice Act and create the Oklahoma Massage Therapy Advisory Committee…
With one exception, the information posted in November regarding 2008 California legislative plans remains operative. The exception is the timing. That November posting expressed optimism that "we may be able to advance a new bill through at a somewhat faster pace in 2008." Our desire…
On January 13, 2008, Governor Corzine signed Senate Bill 2536, sponsored by Senator Nia Gill, into law. In November, ABMP reported that Assembly Bill 4455, sponsored by Assemblyman Wilfredo Carraballo, passed out of the Assembly Regulated Professions and Independent Authorities Committee. In…
Massachusetts Licensing Update
The Board of Registration of Massage Therapy is now accepting applications for a state license to practice massage therapy. Municipalities will no longer have jurisdiction over issuing licenses to massage therapists. The state board has sent a letter…