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.…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
In a June 29, 2021, press release, Governor Jay Inslee addressed COVID-19 business operations plans. There were two noteworthy takeaways:
- As of June 30, 2021, businesses…
House Bill No. 6666 (HB 6666) passed this legislative session and requires every business that employs a massage therapist to be under the management of a licensed massage therapist, hairdresser,…
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…
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) released a revised Massage Consultation Document for massage therapists. The Texas Administrative Code requires massage therapists to provide a consultation…
Are you interested in serving on the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy? There is currently one seat open to a licensed massage therapist on the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy (Board), and Governor Ducey’s office is…
Senate Bill 599 (SB 599) passed this legislative session and became law on June 25, 2021, per Governor Message No.…
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Continuation of the Barbering and Cosmetology Practice Act
Senate Bill 803 (Roth) is a bill that would continue the California Cosmetology Practice Act and the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The bill in its current…
June 18, 2021
TO: California Assembly Business and Professions Committee Members
RE: ASCP, AHP, and ANP Comments regarding Senate Bill 803
Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP), Associated Hair Professionals (AHP), and Associated Nail Professionals (ANP) (“the…
The Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists (Board) voted at the May 2021 board meeting to extend the waiver that removes late fees for license renewals and to keep continuing education (CE) requirements at the…