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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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…
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/…
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…
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…
As the hustle and bustle of the 2025 legislative season winds down, let’s round up the massage trends that heated up legislatures.
State legislatures have adjourned in over 50 percent of the country. Some bills filed this year have been signed by governors, some are waiting to be signed…