New Jersey Senate Bill 2428 Senate Bill 2428 was introduced in 2018, passed on January 21, 2020 and becomes effective April 20, 2020. This bill requires proof of liability insurance…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
There have been many changes in the massage therapy and cosmetology industries and communities in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), including executive orders affecting businesses, emergency rulemaking changing renewal timelines, and distance learning modifying the student experience. ABMP,…
The State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is hosting a public hearing March 20, 2020, to consider the amendment and adoption of proposed massage therapy rules.
A public hearing has…
ABMP offers members a free, one-hour sexual harassment prevention training CE to meet new Illinois continuing education requirement.
As per the new rule developed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), massage therapists must complete a one-hour…
New Mexico massage therapy establishment licensing does not make it through the legislative process before 2020 legislative session ends.
New Mexico House Bill 155 (HB 155) was never heard in the House Judiciary Committee. The legislative session ended Thursday, February 20, 2020. ABMP…
The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation amended several massage therapy rules to the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) effective February 1, 2020.
The rule amendments implement House Bill 1865 (2019), and the …
The Senate Committee on Government Operations is considering a massage therapy licensing bill with Senate Bill 270 (S. 270).
There is a meeting at the…
The Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy is seeking applicants to serve on the board. There are currently three vacancies for licensed massage therapists (LMTs), one of which may be a school owner.
The board consists of seven members—five must be LMTs (at least…
The New Mexico Legislature is considering establishment licensing with House Bill 155 (HB155).
There is a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee on February 7, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. in…
New Missouri Massage Therapy Rules: CSR 2197
The Missouri Division of Regulation and Licensure adopted several new rule changes that will go into effect February 29, 2019. The rules impact multiple subject areas, and ABMP has summarized the changes below. You can…