On March 30, 2022, Governor Inslee signed into law Senate Bill 5753 (SB 5753), which increases the number of members on the Washington Board of Massage (Board) from four to seven.…
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If you would like to express your interest in the legislative process surrounding California licensing, or volunteer to be active in support of that goal, please email…
House Bill 8 would impose a 6% sales tax on massage services—services that are in many states considered a health-care modality. Help ABMP oppose HB 8 and call the LRC Message…
The Kentucky legislature introduced House Bill 8 (HB 8) this session, which would impose a 6% sales tax on massage services—services that are in many states considered a health-care…
The New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy adopted a new rule affecting continuing education (CE) renewal requirements effective September 20, 2021.
The new rule (page 2, 13:37A-4.1 Continuing…
Reminder: New human trafficking awareness signs are required no later than January 1, 2022. Download, print off, and post TDLR’s sign to be in compliance. A…
The Nebraska Administrative Code was updated this June and continuing education (CE) hours were amended: “During the 24 months prior to the…
House Bill No. 1263 passed this legislative session, and the included provisions require an amendment to the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy Rules and Regulations.…
House Bill No. 531 (HB 531) passed this legislative session and amends multiple sections of the Louisiana Massage Practice Act. Many of the changes in HB 531 address activities that affect the Louisiana Board…