The US Department of Education (ED) has proposed a rule that imposes a “do-no-harm” earnings test that will cut off Title IV federal loan eligibility for most massage therapy, cosmetology, and esthetics programs that don’t meet the new standard. This potentially could force the closure of…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
As a massage therapist, you give a lot of yourself every day. Your work requires physical stamina and emotional presence, so your clients leave your treatment room feeling relaxed and renewed. At the end of the day, you may want nothing more than a massage yourself.
But once you finally…
A new law will affect how licensed massage therapists (LMTs) and registered massage practitioners (RMPs) may advertise their services and may require professionals and businesses to update advertising materials across platforms.
Governor Wes Moore signed into law…
In a profession built on personal relationships, the question of who “owns” the client is not always straightforward. Is it the business or the service provider? Non-solicitation agreements have been a staple in the beauty and wellness space, but as states begin regulating employment…
Colorado state legislators will be stepping away from the rush of policymaking and experiencing the therapeutic benefits of massage therapy firsthand on April 27, and you can help raise awareness of your profession.
On Monday, April 27, we invite you to be a part of…
A bill that once promised real progress for Minnesota massage and bodywork therapists has taken a turn, but don’t give up hope quite yet. The bill was amended from a strong statewide licensure model to a voluntary registration model, which would do nothing to advance the profession. ABMP opposes…
To help avoid any last-minute stress with your massage therapy license renewal this spring, ABMP is informing you about an upcoming licensing system freeze. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is rolling out a major upgrade to its licensing system, and this will cause a …
Arkansas is considering major updates to massage therapy rules, and they could transform how your business operates. The Department of Health’s Division for Health Protection (Department) issued proposed…
The US Department of Education (ED) is proposing a set of rules that would establish a new accountability standard for higher education programs with low earnings outcomes. The proposed rules, if formalized, will make a higher education program ineligible for Title IV Higher Education Act (HEA)…
Do you want to serve the best interests of your profession and the public while ensuring ongoing competence and high standards of practice? ABMP does, and if you do too, help us support licensing efforts in Minnesota!
The legislature introduced…