Update September 28, 2022: At the September 23, 2022, board meeting, the Washing Board of Massage voted not to extend the expiration date for Policy number BOM 20-01.6. This means that beginning January 1, 2023, licensees will have to complete eight hours of hands-on continuing…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
The Colorado Massage Therapy Practice Act was up for sunset review this legislative session. This periodic review allows the legislature to assess massage therapy regulation in the state and examine how well it is serving public interest. The legislature also evaluates the act’s…
On March 30, 2022, Governor Inslee signed into law Senate Bill 5753 (SB 5753), which increased the number of members on the…
On April 13, 2022, the Kentucky House of Representatives received House Bill 8 (HB 8) and voted to override Governor Beshear’s veto on the bill. The governor’s veto was…
On April 15, 2022, the Michigan Register (p. 79) announced a proposed amendment to the Massage Therapy General Rules that addresses relicensure.
The proposed rule affects continuing education…
On April 8, 2022, Governor Lee signed into law Senate Bill 1943 (SB 1943), which allows the Board of Massage Licensure (Board) to grant a temporary license to a person in good standing who is either licensed,…
Governor Beshear vetoed House Bill 8 (HB 8) on April 8, 2022. HB 8 would impose a 6% sales tax on a number of services and businesses, including massage services, except for those deemed…
Delaware massage therapists must complete 24 hours of continuing education each renewal cycle. Of the 24 hours, nine must be hands on and completed in a classroom setting. The Board of Massage and Bodywork (Board) has…
On March 30, 2022, Governor Inslee signed into law Senate Bill 5753 (SB 5753), which increases the number of members on the Washington Board of Massage (Board) from four to seven.…
ABMP notified you of Senate File 1074 (SF 1074) and…