Interstate Massage Compact
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill establishes the Interstate Massage Compact Act, allowing South Carolina to join a compact with other states regulating massage therapy. The goal is to streamline interstate licensing, improve public safety, and reduce burdens on state governments. It designates existing South Carolina Chapter 30 provisions as ‘general provisions’ and creates a framework for multistate licensing, data sharing, and addressing adverse actions related to massage therapy licenses.
Key provisions
- South Carolina will enter into the Interstate Massage Compact with other states.
- Existing Chapter 30, Title 40 provisions are designated as ‘general provisions’.
- A multistate licensing pathway for massage therapists is established.
- The compact includes provisions for data sharing and reporting between member states.
- Mechanisms are created for addressing adverse actions against licensees, including revocation and suspension.
- Requirements for applicants for a multistate license are outlined, including education, background checks, and ongoing competence.
- The Interstate Massage Compact Commission will be established to administer the compact.
- The compact addresses issues related to active military members and their spouses.
Who is affected
- Massage therapists
- South Carolina residents seeking massage therapy
- State licensing boards in participating states
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