Two bills have been introduced in the Utah state legislature that would create new exemptions from the massage licensing law.
House Bill 207 provides that practitioners whose practices are limited to the manipulation of the soft tissues of the hands, feet, and outer ears, including practitioners of reflexology and foot zone therapy, would not be required to have a state massage therapy license, as long as:
(1) the practitioner is certified by and in good standing with an industry-recognized organization that represents a profession with established standards and ethics, and
(2) the client remains fully clothed.
House Bill 324 provides that practitioners whose practices are limited to the scope of practice of ortho-bionomy would not be required to have a state massage therapy license, as long as:
(1) the practitioner is certified to practice ortho-bionomy by, and is in good standing with, an industry-recognized organization that is approved by the Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing, in collaboration with the Board of Massage, and
(2) the client remains fully clothed.
We will keep you informed of the status of HB 207 and HB 324.