Local massage therapy ordinances, a well-intentioned but misguided attempt to fight human trafficking operations at a local level, impose additional, burdensome regulations on licensed massage therapists.
Now, more than ever, is the time to reevaluate massage education requirements . . . states that are below the 600-hour threshold must consider increasing their hours.
Government works best when it’s closest to the people. To me, that means I’m here to support and empower you by gathering and digesting regulations, laws, and any proposed changes to them.
The ABMP Government Relations team is preparing for the 2023 legislative cycle. The team anticipates bills will be introduced regarding the Interstate Massage Therapy Compact (IMpact), licensure attempts in unlicensed states, and some deregulation efforts.
