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Montana Third State to Approve IMpact in 2025
04/22/2025

Montana joins Arkansas, Nevada, Ohio, and Virginia as an official IMpact-participating state. At least two more states must pass the IMpact bill before massage therapists in these participating states can obtain a multistate license.

North Carolina Legislature Introduces the IMpact
04/16/2025

The North Carolina legislature introduced House Bill 693, which would adopt the Interstate Massage Compact and simplify interstate massage practice. Essentially, the bill will make it easier for licensed massage therapists to work in other states. If you believe an interstate license would benefit massage therapists, write a letter to your representatives.

Let the Sun Set on CAMTC Certification
04/16/2025

Assembly Bill 1504 seeks to evaluate the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) by assessing its effectiveness—and downfalls—through what’s known as a “sunset review process” and implementing any resulting recommendations. ABMP believes California must sunset the CAMTC and join the majority of the country in establishing statewide massage licensure. Voice your opinion on the bill ahead of the April 29 committee hearing.

Virginia Second State to Approve IMpact in 2025
03/24/2025

Now that Virginia has passed the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact), it joins Arkansas, Nevada, and Ohio, as an official IMpact-participating state. At least three more states must pass the IMpact bill before massage therapists in these participating states can obtain a multistate license.

Coloradans: Volunteer at the Capitol, Help Elevate the Profession
03/19/2025

We are seeking volunteers to provide 10-minute complimentary chair massage to Colorado state legislators on Monday, April 28. This is an excellent volunteer opportunity to demonstrate a positive image of the profession to lawmakers and show them our vibrant, knowledgeable, and healing-focused community.