An Act relative to continuing education requirements for licensed massage therapists
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes continuing education requirements for licensed massage therapists in Massachusetts. It mandates that massage therapists maintain their licenses by completing a specific number of continuing education hours over a defined period. The bill aims to ensure massage therapists stay current with best practices and advancements in the field. The specific details of the required continuing education hours and content are not outlined in the provided text.
Key provisions
- Requires licensed massage therapists to complete continuing education.
- Establishes a minimum number of continuing education hours.
- Sets a timeframe for completing continuing education requirements.
- Designates the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure as responsible for overseeing the program.
- References a related bill, S.282, which is a similar proposal.
- Specifies referral to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Licensed massage therapists in Massachusetts
- The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
- The Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Notable changes
- Introduces a formal continuing education requirement for massage therapists.
- Links this legislation to a previously introduced bill (S.282).
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsor
Jacob R. Oliveira
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