House Bill No. 531 (HB 531) passed this legislative session and amends multiple sections of the Louisiana Massage Practice Act. Many of the changes in HB 531 address activities that affect the Louisiana Board…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) released a revised Massage Consultation Document for massage therapists. The Texas Administrative Code requires massage therapists to provide a consultation…
Are you interested in serving on the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy? There is currently one seat open to a licensed massage therapist on the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy (Board), and Governor Ducey’s office is…
Senate Bill 599 (SB 599) passed this legislative session and became law on June 25, 2021, per Governor Message No.…
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Continuation of the Barbering and Cosmetology Practice Act
Senate Bill 803 (Roth) is a bill that would continue the California Cosmetology Practice Act and the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The bill in its current…
June 18, 2021
TO: California Assembly Business and Professions Committee Members
RE: ASCP, AHP, and ANP Comments regarding Senate Bill 803
Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP), Associated Hair Professionals (AHP), and Associated Nail Professionals (ANP) (“the…
The Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists (Board) voted at the May 2021 board meeting to extend the waiver that removes late fees for license renewals and to keep continuing education (CE) requirements at the…
The New Mexico Massage Therapy Board (Board) met on June 15, 2021. The Board determined at this meeting that massage therapists will be required to complete eight hours of live continuing education units—…
Are you interested in serving on the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy? One way to become more engaged in your profession is to serve a term on the Board in your state. There are currently two seats open to licensed massage therapists on the…
The Mississippi legislature passed Senate Bill 2751 (SB 2751) this session, requiring the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy (Board) to develop guidelines for massage establishment…