S.282

Relative to continuing education requirements for licensed massage therapists

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S282 sets continuing education requirements for licensed massage therapists, including specific hours and types of courses.

Massachusetts S282 amends the General Laws to establish continuing education requirements for licensed massage therapists. These requirements include completing 20 hours of continuing education every two years, with specific hours allocated to ethics, Massachusetts laws, and other courses. The courses must be approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork or offered by a provider approved by the Board of Registration of Massage Therapy.

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Calendar

Jun 2, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Hearing

History

Mar 26

Senate

Accompanied a new draft, see S3001

Jan 8

Senate

Reporting date extended to Thursday March 5, 2026

May 23, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2