The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking public input as it begins developing rules for the new voluntary registration system for massage and Asian bodywork therapists established under House File 3825 (HF 3825).
Through a recently opened Request for Comments, MDH is gathering feedback before drafting formal rules. This early stage of the rulemaking process gives practitioners and educators an opportunity to help shape how the registration system will function before proposed rules are published.
Comment Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026
Base Feedback on the Bill
MDH is specifically seeking feedback grounded in the language and intent of HF 3825. If you plan to submit comments, please review the bill’s text and tailor your suggestions around the framework established by the new law.
MDH is looking for input on how the registration system should be enforced, not whether the requirements decided in HF 3825 should be changed or removed. Providing recommendations that align with the new law can help ensure your feedback is useful and relevant during the drafting process.
Review HF 3825 (page 15).
What Kind of Feedback is MDH Seeking?
MDH is not asking you to write rules. At this stage, it is gathering broad recommendations that may guide future rule language. Several areas are not fully developed in HF 3825 and will need additional details, which will be accomplished through rulemaking. Practitioners may wish to provide optional feedback on:
- Registration fees
- Continuing education requirements
- Curriculum hour breakdown
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Student supervision standards
Your comments may help influence how these requirements are structured and regulated.
Submit Your Comments
Comment Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026