Governor Pierluisi recently issued two executive orders that mandate vaccinations in Puerto Rico. Executive Order 62 was issued August 5, 2021, and requires everyone who works in a…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
Many individuals received continuing education (CE) waivers and variances throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who received waivers have until September 23, 2021, to renew. After…
The New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy adopted a new rule affecting continuing education (CE) renewal requirements effective September 20, 2021.
The new rule (page 2, 13:37A-4.1 Continuing…
Reminder: New human trafficking awareness signs are required no later than January 1, 2022. Download, print off, and post TDLR’s sign to be in compliance. A…
The Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy (Board) announced during their September 13, 2021, meeting that due to the state of emergency, massage therapy license renewals will be extended through January 15, 2022. The executive order for this rule will be posted soon.
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Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther issued an Executive Order that requires everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a facial covering inside indoor public settings. The order is a result of…
Boulder County Public Health issued Public Health Order 2021-08 September 2, 2021, which requires facial coverings to be worn in public indoor spaces throughout Boulder County, Colorado, during periods of…
Update 9/15/21: ABMP received confirmation that the Chief Medical Officer of the Department of Health stated this rule applies to all Rhode Island massage therapists.
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced in a…
By emergency rule, the District of Columbia is mandating vaccinations against COVID-19 for health professionals who are licensed, registered, or certified by the Department of Health,…
January 5, 2022 Update:
On December 7, 2021, the proposed massage therapy distance learning rules and others listed below were adopted by the Texas Massage Therapy Advisory Board.
For a recent update from Texas for practitioners,…