HB5948

Health occupations: massage therapists; massage therapist licensure compact; enact. Amends sec. 17951 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17951) & adds secs. 16187e & 17953a.

Introduced·5/12/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5948 establishes a multistate compact for massage therapist licensure, facilitating interstate practice and regulation.

Michigan HB5948 creates a multistate compact to streamline the licensure process for massage therapists, allowing them to practice across participating states. The compact aims to enhance public access to massage therapy services, protect public health, and prevent human trafficking and licensure fraud. It establishes an Interstate Massage Compact Commission to implement and administer the compact, including setting rules and overseeing compliance.

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History

May 13

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/12/2026

May 12

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Veronica Paiz

May 12

House

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