New rules from the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board (Board) take effect November 16, 2025. These changes impact licensing fees, continuing education requirements, criminal background checks, and establishment licensing. Massage therapists and business owners should review…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has three open seats on the Massage Therapy Advisory Board (Board) and is inviting dedicated massage…
The Maryland Department of Health proposed new rules that could impact how licensed massage therapists and registered massage therapists use handheld tools in their practice. If you use these…
We have great news, Florida massage therapists! ABMP worked with the Florida Board of Massage Therapy (Board) and received approval for 28 continuing education (CE) courses in the “Hands-On by Distance” category. With such an extensive bank of CE, you can complete the required…
The State Board of Massage Therapy (Board) published proposed rules in the Pennsylvania Bulletin that would require new license applicants and current licensees to complete…
As the hustle and bustle of the 2025 legislative season winds down, let’s round up the massage trends that heated up legislatures.
State legislatures have adjourned in over 50 percent of the country. Some bills filed this year have been signed by governors, some are waiting to be signed…
As you may be aware, the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Board), which oversees massage therapy and related professions, was up for sunset this year. This means the Board could have been closed by the legislature or granted an extension to continue operating. In May, Governor…
In a move to enhance public safety, Governor Tim Walz signed into law House File 286 in May, authorizing local governments to gather…
Do you believe in and see the benefits of massage therapy regulation? Without your support, the Oklahoma massage therapy profession is in danger of losing its regulatory board, the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Board), which could result in inconsistent regulation or …
Lifelong learning is an investment in your career and one worth every CE hour requirement. Investing in professional development may be (in most states) part of your license renewal, but its rewards can be measured in personal and business growth. Of the 48 states that offer a massage therapy…