WA Expands Board of Massage
04/05/2022
On March 30, 2022, Governor Inslee signed into law Senate Bill 5753, which increases the number of members on the Washington Board of Massage from four to seven.
Legislative and Policy Developments
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MN Massage Therapy and Asian Bodywork Therapy Licensing Bills—UPDATE
04/01/2022
Senate File 1074 and House File 1275 would require statewide licensure for massage therapists and Asian bodywork therapists in Minnesota. Unfortunately, neither bill was assigned to or heard in committee and will not move forward in the legislative process this year.
California Massage Licensing
03/25/2022
The California massage therapy community has an opportunity to join 45 other licensed states by instituting professional licensing in place of the current uneven, incomplete voluntary certification process administered by a private organization, the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC).
Opposition to House Bill 8: a 6% Sales Tax on Massage Therapy Services
03/22/2022
Help ABMP oppose House Bill 8 by calling your senators and representatives. You can use our provided phone script. Now is the time to advocate for yourself and all Kentucky massage therapists.
Kentucky Bill Proposes 6% Sales Tax on Massage Services
03/08/2022
The Kentucky legislature introduced House Bill 8 (HB 8) this session, which would impose a 6% sales tax on massage services. ABMP opposes HB 8 and invites you to take action to oppose this bill before it becomes law—contact your senator today.
Oregon Proposes New Massage Therapy Rules
02/25/2022
The proposed rules were released February 2022 and primarily affect the following areas: board member stipends and duties, definitions, continuing education requirements, and communicable disease control measures. Read ABMP's full summary to see how the rules may impact your practice.
Oregon Board of Massage Therapy Seeks New Board Member
02/15/2022
Are you interested in serving on the Oregon State Board of Massage Therapy? There will be one seat open to a licensed massage therapist this May, and Governor Brown’s office is looking for qualified applicants. If you wish to apply, email gr@abmp.com by February 23, 2022, so we may nominate you.
Utah Bill Creates Tiered Licensure. Protect Massage Therapy Standards in Utah—March Update
02/15/2022
Senate Bill 180 was introduced will create a tiered licensing structure for massage therapists: Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs) and a second tier of Certified Massage Practitioners (CMPs) who practice limited massage therapy. ABMP is opposed to SB 180 as is, because there are no education requirements for becoming a CMP.
Indiana Proposes Rules for Massage Therapy Licensure and Continuing Education
01/19/2022
The Indiana State Board of Massage Therapy proposed new rules as a necessary step to bring licensure protocols into effect. These proposed rules would primarily change the term “certificate holder” to “license holder,” and outline continuing education requirements for renewal once licensure is the law of the land, among other modifications.
Minnesota Licensing Bills Introduced for Practitioners of Massage Therapy and Asian Bodywork Therapies
12/20/2021
Senate File 1074 and House File 1275 have been introduced in the Minnesota legislature and would require statewide licensure for massage therapists and Asian bodywork therapists. If you would like to support the bill, find out how you can send a short email to your legislators using our sample advocacy letter.