SB24-201
Increase Massage Therapy Education Program Hours
Concerning an increase in the hours of work in a massage therapy program required for licensure as a massage therapist.
Session:
2024 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Professions & Occupations
Current law requires an applicant for massage therapist licensure to attain a degree, obtain a diploma, or otherwise successfully complete a massage therapy program that consists of at least 500 total hours of coursework and clinical work from an approved massage school. The bill increases the coursework and clinical work minimum requirement to 650 total hours starting July 1, 2024.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)