Establishes a voluntary licensure pathway for traditional Asian bodywork therapy practices in Massachusetts.

The bill creates a voluntary licensure pathway for traditional Asian bodywork therapy practices in Massachusetts. It establishes a board of registration of Asian Bodywork Therapy under the Division of Professional Licensure. The board will set standards for schools and programs, approve curricula, training, facilities, and instructors, and issue licenses to qualified applicants. Licensed practitioners must adhere to ethical standards and cannot diagnose illnesses, prescribe medicines, or perform certain procedures.

Establishes a voluntary licensure pathway for traditional Asian bodywork therapy practices in Massachusetts.

The bill creates a voluntary licensure pathway for traditional Asian bodywork therapy practices in Massachusetts. It establishes a board of registration of Asian Bodywork Therapy under the Division of Professional Licensure. The board will set standards for schools and programs, approve curricula, training, facilities, and instructors, and issue licenses to qualified applicants. Licensed practitioners must adhere to ethical standards and cannot diagnose illnesses, prescribe medicines, or perform certain procedures.