On June 7, 2022, Governor Ducey signed into law House Bill 2438 (HB 2438), which requires massage therapists to undergo a more thorough criminal background check before receiving a license.
HB 2438 will…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
ABMP notified you of proposed massage therapy rules back in February 2022. The rules were approved May 13, 2022, and will become effective July 1, 2022. The…
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the most recent version of the Massage Therapy Administrative Rules. The purpose of…
The Washington Board of Massage (Board) and the Department of Health and Health Systems Quality Assurance Division are now accepting applications to fill the seat…
Update: On July 21, 2022, the proposed amendments to The Rules for Massage Therapy were adopted and will be effective August 1, 2022. If you have questions about the new rules, email Laura.Shue@arkansas.gov. Review ABMP’s…
The Washington Board of Massage (Board) and the Department of Health and Health Systems Quality Assurance Division are now accepting applications from massage…
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…
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…