New Mexico Board of Massage Therapy Seeking Three Members
08/15/2022
There are three vacant seats on the New Mexico Massage Therapy Board: two for New Mexico licensed massage therapists and one for a public member. Apply for an appointment today.
Legislative and Policy Developments
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Iowa Adopts New Massage Therapy Rules
07/25/2022
The Iowa Board of Massage Therapy adopted new massage therapy rules that impact the following sections: definitions, licensure by examination, qualifications for foreign applicants, and license display requirements. The new rules will be effective August 17, 2022.
Colorado Bill Gives Counties Authority to Adopt Establishment Licensing
07/25/2022
House Bill 22-1300 allows counties, cities, and towns in Colorado to adopt local ordinances. The intent is to prevent human trafficking-related offenses to occur in illicit businesses that represent themselves as massage establishments. The bill takes effect August 10, 2022.
Kentucky Proposes New Massage Therapy Fees
07/13/2022
The Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy published proposed rules that affect massage therapy fees and suggest adding two new sections to the fee schedule: license reinstatement and certificate of good standing fees.
Indiana Massage Therapy Licensing Update
07/12/2022
The Indiana State Board of Massage Therapy's rules will be effective July 13, 2022. This means all Indiana massage therapists must be licensed by January 11, 2023. Those currently certified will automatically become licensed. Those not certified will have six months to apply for licensure.
Indiana State Board of Massage Therapy Seeks Two New Members
07/12/2022
There are currently two vacant seats on the Indiana State Board of Massage Therapy: one for an Indiana state-certified massage therapist and one for a public member. Contact us at gr@abmp.com and we will supply you with the contact information you need to apply.
Alabama Proposes New Massage Therapy Rules
07/08/2022
The Alabama Board of Massage Therapy announced proposed rule amendments that affect the fee schedule and establishment licensure. Written comments are due by August 4, 2022.
Maryland Bill Increases Massage Therapy Educational Hours Among Other Amendments
07/01/2022
Senate Bill 37 alters the educational requirements for licensure or registration as a massage therapist, creating just one license: an LMT license that has an educational hour requirement of 750 hours.
Louisiana Governor Signs Two Bills Impacting Massage Therapy Schools
07/01/2022
House Bill No. 240 creates a provisional license for any graduate of a massage therapy school, allowing them to work while they wait for their licensure application to be approved. Senate Bill No. 286 allows educational hours above 500 to be taught either in person or via distance learning.
South Carolina Bill Changes Massage Therapy Act
06/21/2022
Senate Bill 227 amends the massage therapy scope of practice, definitions, fees, license qualifications, and misconduct. The bill also adds the following new sections: public roster, licensure by endorsement, and establishment licensure.