AB 1147 was signed into law by Governor Brown on September 18, 2014. The bill authorizes the continuation of statewide voluntary certification for massage therapists by the California Massage Therapy Council. In addition the bill does…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
The deadline to apply for an Idaho massage therapist license by grandfathering has passed. Therefore, everyone must now apply under the standard application.
In order to qualify for an Idaho massage therapist license you must have:
- completed 500 hours…
Recently introduced NJ Assembly Bill 3469 and identical NJ Senate Bill 1608 propose to make two important changes to New Jersey’s massage therapy licensing law.
…Recently introduced NJ Assembly Bill 3469 and identical NJ Senate Bill 1608 propose to make two important changes to New Jersey’s massage therapy licensing law.
…Under the new amendments to Colorado's Massage Practice Act, starting July 1, 2014, the legal title for massage therapists in Colorado will change. All "registered" Colorado massage therapists will now be called "licensed" massage therapists, and will have a massage license, not a…
We know that many of you have encountered significant delays and other frustrating obstacles obtaining your New Jersey massage licenses. However, the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy's rules require that all massage therapy licenses must be renewed by November 30 of every…
Maryland HB 1157, which we discussed in our February 2014 legislative update, has been signed by Governor O’Malley and is now state law. The law goes into effect on October 1, 2014, and impacts only those people who receive their…
Maryland HB 1157, which we discussed in our February 2014 legislative update, has been signed by Governor O’Malley and is now state law. The law goes into effect on October 1, 2014, and impacts only those people who receive their…
AB 1147 was amended on April 23, 2014 and will become the Sunset Committee bill moving forward. Legislation must pass this year in order to continue the statewide credentialing of massage therapists. Most importantly, if passed,…
If you have already obtained your Michigan massage therapy license, you can disregard this reminder.
All massage therapists in Michigan are required to have a Michigan massage therapy license by November 29, 2014 in order to practice. If you do not have your license by…