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The ABMP Government Relations team was busy this year, protecting and advocating for the massage profession. Discover our top government relations wins from 2025.

Proposed laws could impact massage therapy. The big question is whether your voice will be part of the conversation. Now is the time to be inspired to advocate when bills reach lawmakers’ desks.

ABMP has worked with massage profession stakeholders to pass an Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact) to allow qualified massage therapists to apply for a multistate license to work across state lines. Learn about an unexpected hurdle in the IMpact's progress and implementation.

For years, Minnesota massage therapists have navigated a maze of city ordinances, inconsistent rules, and unclear expectations. That could finally change. Two bills introduced in 2025—Senate File 1131/House File 362—will create statewide licensure for massage and Asian bodywork therapy.

Let’s look at what’s in the bills, why they matter, and how you can act to support licensure in Minnesota beginning in February 2026.

With the 2026 legislative season on the horizon, we're monitoring trends that could transform the massage profession. From establishment and professional licensing to credential portability, check out the issues that matter most to practitioners and see what’s next.

Major updates from the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board take effect November 16, 2025. The rule changes could impact your practice. Read our latest blog to understand what’s changing, what’s required, and how to stay compliant.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has three open seats on the Massage Therapy Advisory Board and is inviting dedicated massage therapists to apply.

The proposed rules could impact how licensed massage therapists and registered massage therapists use handheld tools in their practice. If you use these tools, or plan to, you’ll want to check out what’s being proposed—and share your thoughts before August 11.