HF362 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Licensure for massage therapy and Asian bodywork therapy established, fees established, criminal penalties provided, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF1131
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill from Minnesota establishes licensure for individuals practicing massage therapy and Asian bodywork therapy. It sets out specific definitions, education and training requirements, and the roles of a newly formed advisory council. The bill also determines fees, conducts criminal background checks for licensure, and introduces penalties for those practicing without a license. Additionally, it delegates the tasks of issuing licenses, setting practice standards, and enforcing regulations to the Commissioner of Health, guided by the advisory council's recommendations. The goal is to regulate the professions, ensuring practitioners are qualified and adhere to ethical standards, ultimately protecting public health and safety.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Health Finance and Policy |
February 18, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
March 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 11, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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Sponsors
- Rep. Jeff Backer (R)
- Rep. Robert Bierman (DFL)
- Rep. Brion Curran (DFL)
- Rep. Steve Elkins (DFL)
- Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (DFL)
- Rep. Kristi Pursell (DFL)
- Rep. Kari Rehrauer (DFL)
- Rep. Kristin Robbins (R)
- Rep. Joe Schomacker (R)
- Rep. Liz Lee (DFL)
- Rep. Danny Nadeau (R)
- Rep. Dave Pinto (DFL)
- Rep. Andrew Smith (DFL)
- Rep. Bianca Virnig (DFL)
- Rep. Kristin Bahner (DFL)
- Rep. Jessica Hanson (DFL)
- Rep. Erin Koegel (DFL)
- Rep. Dan Wolgamott (DFL)