In February, the state legislature introduced House Bill 232, which would adopt the Interstate Massage Compact to simplify interstate massage practice. Contact your elected officials to support the bill and licensure mobility.
Georgia
Board of Massage Therapy
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217-3858
Phone: 404-424-9966
Fax: 866-888-1308
Email: PLB-Healthcare2@sos.ga.gov
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Title: Licensed Massage Therapist
Requirement: 500 hours and passing the MBLEx or NCBTMB; liability insurance required prior to licensure, background check and fingerprints
Renewal: 24 hours/2 year
Senate Bill 370 was enacted in late April to help prevent human trafficking at businesses and implement license display obligations. See how your business is affected.
The Amended Georgia House Bill 242 became effective July 1, 2019. Following are highlighted changes that pertain to massage therapists and schools.