Alabama SB286 authorizes the state to join the Interstate Massage Compact, creating a multistate licensing program for massage therapists.

Alabama SB286 would allow the state to join the Interstate Massage Compact, facilitating a multistate licensing program for massage therapists. The compact aims to increase public access to massage therapy services, enhance public safety, and improve the regulation of massage therapy across member states. The compact establishes a multistate license for qualified applicants, allowing them to practice in any member state. It also creates the Interstate Massage Compact Commission to oversee the program, including rulemaking, data system management, and dispute resolution.

Alabama SB286 authorizes the state to join the Interstate Massage Compact, creating a multistate licensing program for massage therapists.

Alabama SB286 would allow the state to join the Interstate Massage Compact, facilitating a multistate licensing program for massage therapists. The compact aims to increase public access to massage therapy services, enhance public safety, and improve the regulation of massage therapy across member states. The compact establishes a multistate license for qualified applicants, allowing them to practice in any member state. It also creates the Interstate Massage Compact Commission to oversee the program, including rulemaking, data system management, and dispute resolution.