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…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
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…
A Vitally Important Opportunity for the Massage Profession
If you would like to express your interest in the legislative process surrounding California licensing, or volunteer to be active in support of that goal, please email…
House Bill 8 would impose a 6% sales tax on massage services—services that are in many states considered a health-care modality. Help ABMP oppose HB 8 and call the LRC Message…
The Kentucky legislature introduced House Bill 8 (HB 8) this session, which would impose a 6% sales tax on massage services—services that are in many states considered a health-care…
Proposed massage therapy rules that may impact your practice were released February 2022 and primarily affect the following areas: board member stipends and duties, definitions, continuing…