The California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) published its meeting agenda, confirming CAMTC may be voting on a fee increase (page 2, item 19). There is still no indication as to how much of an…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
The Iowa Board of Massage Therapy (Board) has proposed a new massage therapy rule (page 3) that would affect continuing education (CE) requirements.
ABMP has summarized the proposed rule for you…
The Florida Board of Massage Therapy (Board) has proposed a new massage therapy rule that amends the definitions section affecting massage therapy schools. ABMP has summarized the proposed rule for you below…
Utah’s Senate Bill 180 (SB 180) will be heard in the Business and Labor Interim Committee November 16, 2022. SB 180 seeks to create two lower tiers of licensure for “massage…
ABMP has been working to clarify how Kentucky House Bill 8 (HB 8) will be implemented. HB 8 requires massage therapists to apply a 6 percent sales tax on massage therapy services. It will go into effect January 1, 2023.…
As you might be aware, the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) gave notice that fee increases may be discussed at its meeting Tuesday, November 29. There is still no indication as to how much of an…
There are two vacant seats on the Florida Board of Massage Therapy (Board). One seat is for a Florida-licensed massage therapist (LMT) and one is for a public member. If you are interested in serving as a Board member, ABMP…
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) published proposed rules in the Texas Register (page 39) that affect inspection processes for massage therapists, barbers, and…
The Iowa Board of Massage Therapy (Board) is proposing new rules as a necessary step to implement the new requirements outlined in…
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is proposing amendments to existing rules that affect massage therapists, cosmetologists, and barbers. The…