Legislative session may be wrapping up across the country, but for state boards, this is when their work begins. Over the next few months, state massage boards will create and update rules that influence how you practice. From what services you can offer to renewal requirements, these decisions…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
Governor Wes Moore signed into law Senate Bill 419, bringing several updates for massage therapists practicing in Maryland. These amendments are intended to support a transition to full licensure while providing…
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…
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…