On Saturday, September 27, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed SB 731 into law. When fully implemented, the new law makes available regulatory relief for the nearly 40,000 individuals practicing massage therapy in California.
Today is not the end of a now six year…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
The massage certification bill was "enrolled" in the past 24 hours, meaning it was sent from the legislature to the Governor's desk. Along with SB 731 went several hundred other bills, so the Governor and his staff will be busy. The transmission of these bills was made after legislative leaders…
House Bill 2499, a legislative proposal to license massage therapists, passed the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee by a vote of 12-2 on Wednesday, September 17. The bill still has to clear several hurdles before passing, including votes on the Senate floor,…
Please Note Changes to Wisconsin State Certification Program for Massage and Bodywork Therapists
The Department of Regulation and Licensing has amended administrative rules for state certification as a massage therapist or bodyworker and has changed the requirements for…
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I have two sculptor friends, one living in Albuquerque, the other on Long Island, who both toiled for 30 years before finally achieving significant commercial success. I kid them about "Becoming an overnight success at age 55." That's about how the progress on SB 731 feels, I'm happy finally to…
Grandfathering Deadline Extended in Massachusetts
The grandfathering provision deadline has been extended for massage therapists in Massachusetts. The original deadline of May 1, 2008, has been extended to December 1, 2009. If you have not yet applied for a license, the application…
As previously reported, the entry-level education required to qualify for an Arizona massage therapy license has increased to 700 hours. Completion of a minimum of twenty-five (25) hours of continuing education is required for renewal of your license. Twelve (12) hours may be obtained through…