ABMP is seeking volunteers to provide chair massage to Arkansas state legislators at the Capitol from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29. Email us if you're interested!
Legislative Updates
ABMP advocated on your behalf regarding Senate Standing Committee Report 4, which would reverse an executive order that seeks to dissolve the Alaska Board of Massage Therapists. We support this legislation and invite you to read our comments and write to your elected officials.
ABMP submitted written commentary to the Kansas legislature regarding Senate Bill 305, which would create statewide licensure for massage therapists. We support this legislation and invite you to read our comments and write to your elected officials.
ABMP submitted written commentary to the Minnesota legislature regarding Senate File 967 and House File 973, which would create statewide licensure for massage and bodywork therapists. We support this legislation and invite you to read our comments and write to your elected officials.
Serve the best interest of your profession and the public while ensuring ongoing competence and high standards of practice. How? Support licensing efforts in Kansas! Write a letter to your elected officials, sharing why licensure is an important and necessary step to advance the massage therapy industry.
Serve the best interest of your profession and the public while ensuring ongoing competence and high standards of practice. How? Support licensing efforts in Minnesota! Write a letter to your elected officials, sharing why licensure is an important and necessary step to advance the massage therapy industry.
ABMP is seeking volunteers to provide complimentary chair massage to Colorado state legislators at the Capitol from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22. Email us if you're interested!
ABMP submitted written commentary to the Arizona legislature regarding House BIll 2169, which would merge the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy with the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board. We are opposed to this legislation and invite you to read our comments and write to your elected officials.
Support House Bill 1610 and Senate Bill 1588 to protect student federal aid—write a letter to your elected officials sharing that federal financial aid is necessary to keep your school doors open or that it helped fund your student tuition costs.
Wisconsin legislature shows support for massage licensure portability and you can too. Send a letter to your representatives today!