Maine House Bill 0255
02/08/2019
A bill has been introduced in Maine, HB 0255, that would define licensed massage therapists as health care practitioners.
Legislative and Policy Developments
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Oklahoma Senate Bill 100 and House Bill 2117
02/01/2019
The Oklahoma Advisory Massage Therapy Board worked over the past year to update the Massage Practice Act. A committee was formed to draft new legislation that would open grandfathering for those who didn't meet the licensing window when licensing was in effect a few years ago and update some language.
Washington House Bill 1082
01/31/2019
HB 1082 would require all licensed massage therapists and certified reflexologists to carry a government-issued photo identification with them at all times when practicing.
Open Board Seat and Request for Comments on Rule Changes in Washington State
01/18/2019
ABMP's Government Relations Director Laura Embleton was recently in Washington for the recent meeting of the Board of Massage, which has several updates.
GR On the Road: WV, PA, TX, OK
12/21/2018
ABMP’s Government Relations Director Laura Embleton has had a busy December! Follow along as she details her month-long travels and prepares to represent ABMP into the new year.
Colorado DORA Responds to Incorrect Information Regarding License Renewal
11/26/2018
The following announcement was sent out by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies in response to incorrect information disseminated by Massage Magazine to Colorado massage therapists and bodyworkers.
Update on Proposed Revised Massage Rules in WA
10/12/2018
The Washington Board of Massage continues to work on new massage therapy rule language. The rules writing process is open to the public, and the public is welcome to take part in helping the Board write rules. Draft rules language is available on the Board's Rules in Progress webpage.