HB 664, sponsored by Representative W. Ken Martinez, would create "The Unlicensed Health Care Act." The bill, similar versions of which have been enacted in a few states as a "health freedom" bill, would exempt complementary and alternative health care practitioners from licensing laws. In those…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
Senate bill 878 would create a five member Advisory Board on Massage Therapy under the Board of Nursing. ABMP supports SB 878.
To read the entire bill, go to http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?…
Senate bill 119, sponsored by Senator Carlton, would revise the provisions governing the regulation of massage therapists. If passed, the bill would allow the board to issue administrative citations, impose administrative fines up to $50,000; and would require law enforcement to give the board…
House Bill 52, sponsored by Representative Millham, would make various technical changes to the regulation of massage therapists. If passed, the board would be able to grant a temporary license to massage therapists moving from another state who have practiced at least three years, the practical…
House Bill 1573, sponsored by Representatives Welch, Brown and Dodge, would require massage therapists certified by the state to maintain liability insurance and display state certificates; it would also specify that cosmetology does not include massage therapy. The bill was referred to the…
House Bill 5883, sponsored by Representative Orange, would establish criminal liability and penalties for those who engage in the unlicensed practice of massage therapy. The bill was assigned to the Joint Committee on Public Health but a hearing has not been scheduled yet. ABMP supports HB 5883…
House Bill 1162, sponsored by Representative Pyle, would eliminate the Arkansas State Board Massage Therapy and transfers all duties of the board to the Department of Health. To read the entire bill, go to …
The deadline for massage therapists to become state registered in the state of Colorado is April 1, 2009. You must be state registered by April to continue practicing. This is a mandatory registration. Applications and detailed instructions can be found at:
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Senate Bill 854, sponsored by Senator Dan Patrick, was introduced to the Texas State Legislature on February 12, 2009. It has not been assigned to an initial committee hearing yet. The bill adds restrictions and requirements for massage establishments and increases penalties for noncompliance.…
House Bill 64, sponsored by Representative Angelo Saviano, was introduced to the Illinois General Assembly in January. HB 64 would amend the Medical Practice Act to allow any person licensed under it (physicians, chiropractors) to delegate tasks or duties to licensed or unlicensed personnel who…