ABMP has created an advocacy template you can use to send to your state senators and representatives. Although the US Department of Education’s (ED) decision to amend the 150% rule is final, hearing from as many school owners, operators, and instructors may make them reconsider the…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
Update: November 6, 2023
The rules below have been adopted as proposed, pending 2024 legislative review and approval. After approval, the pending rule will become final and effective July 1, 2024. For assistance with technical questions concerning the pending rule,…
Some ideas, no matter how well-intentioned, can lead to harmful repercussions. That’s certainly the case with House Bill 255 (HB 255), which was…
The New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy (Board) issued a proposed rule that could drastically impact your ability to access continuing education (CE) options. The proposed rule…
A new continuing education requirement established by the Washington Board of Massage and the Department of Health (DOH) aims to educate massage therapists on health equity so that the highest level of fair and just health and wellness may be provided to all.
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Delaware massage establishments are among businesses required to display human trafficking awareness signs. Recently signed into law,…
The Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Board) issued final rules that impact massage therapy fees and cause for disciplinary action. ABMP outlines the changes and how they affect you…
The New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy (Board) issued proposed rules that would impact clinical education, continuing education, and devices that cause percussions or…
Let’s hear keyboards clicking on laptops and see thumbs moving across cell phone screens . . . it’s time to advocate and help shape the massage therapy profession in Alabama! The Alabama Board of Massage Therapy (Board) is proposing new rules that affect multiple sections, including…
New Jersey is prohibiting publishing personal information to protect the privacy of professional license holders. On July 17, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (Division) announced that certain personal information may be obscured from some professional licenses. Any person licensed to…