Governor Daniel McKee signed into law House Bill 7738 and Senate Bill 2625 in late June, increasing minimum…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
A massage multistate license is almost here, and Ohio just brought us one step closer! ABMP is excited to announce that the Ohio legislature adopted Senate Bill…
Minimum massage education hours are the hot-button topic in the legislative and regulatory world. States across the country are taking action by increasing minimum program lengths to protect student access to federal aid.
How does increasing hours accomplish this?…
A Texas federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction that halts the enforcement of the US Department of Education’s (ED) new Bare Minimum Rule,…
Before it’s “business as usual” in massage establishments, businesses must meet new background check requirements. Earlier this month, Governor Jared Polis signed into law House Bill 24-1371,…
It’s signed, sealed, and enacted—let’s celebrate this massive win! Wednesday, May 15, Governor Kay Ivey signed into law Senate Bill 137 (SB 137), terminating the Alabama…
Your voice, experience, and industry knowledge are invaluable assets to your practice, and they may be complimentary contributions to the Washington Massage Board (Board). The State Department of Health and the Board are seeking licensed massage therapists to fill professional member vacancies…
On June 6, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law Senate Bill 201 (SB 201), raising the state’s minimum massage education hours from 500 to 650.
The new law increases…
In May, Governor Wes Moore signed into law two bills affecting massage therapy. House Bill 1497 allows instrument-assisted techniques, amends the license reinstatement process, and adds a new…