The Ohio legislature adopted Senate Bill 56 on June 21, becoming the second state to enact the Interstate Massage Compact. Massage therapists will soon be able to obtain a multistate license that will reduce holdups and delays that often occur when moving to a different state.

At the beginning of 2024, 23 states had a 500-hour minimum education requirement. Six months into 2024, bills have been introduced, rules have been proposed, and there has been significant progress to ensure students retain access to federal aid. Find out which states have raised minimum massage education hours.

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