Georgia Legislative and Policy Developments

Georgia

Board of Massage Therapy
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217-3858
Phone: 404-656-2881
Fax: 866-888-1308
Email: PLB-Healthcare2@sos.ga.gov

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Title: Licensed Massage Therapist
Requirement: 500 hours, NCE or MBLEx, and proof of insurance required first.
Renewal: 24 hours/2 years
12 hours hands-on

Regulation Type: 
State License

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Georgia Board of Massage Therapy Seeks Two Board Members

There are currently two seats open to licensed massage therapists on the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy. To qualify, candidates must be residents of Georgia, hold an active Georgia massage license, and have at least five years of massage therapy experience. Learn how you can apply!

Georgia COVID-19 State Update

ABMP, ASCP, AHP, and ANP have summarized below how COVID-19 has impacted the regulations and laws in the state of Georgia, and we encourage you to look at the economic assistance information outlined at the bottom of this email, which addresses financial aid, unemployment benefits, and other programs.

Georgia House Bill 242

The Amended Georgia House Bill 242 became effective July 1, 2019. Following are highlighted changes that pertain to massage therapists and schools.