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.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Health Finance and Policy | |
| February 19, 2025 | House | Action | Author added | ||
| February 24, 2025 | House | Action | Authors added | ||
| March 06, 2025 | House | Action | Authors added | ||
| March 10, 2025 | House | Action | Author added | ||
| March 12, 2025 | House | Action | Author added | ||
| March 20, 2025 | House | Action | Author added | ||
| February 17, 2026 | House | Action | Authors added | ||
| March 16, 2026 | House | Action | Author added |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee
Sponsors
- Rep. Jeff Backer (R)
- Rep. Robert Bierman (DFL)
- Rep. Brion Curran (DFL)
- Rep. Steve Elkins (DFL)
- Rep. Mike Freiberg (DFL)
- Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (DFL)
- Rep. Kristi Pursell (DFL)
- Rep. Kari Rehrauer (DFL)
- Rep. Liz Reyer (DFL)
- Rep. Kristin Robbins (R)
- Rep. Joe Schomacker (R)
- Rep. Peter Johnson (DFL)
- Rep. Wayne Johnson (R)
- Rep. Liz Lee (DFL)
- Rep. Danny Nadeau (R)
- Rep. Dave Pinto (DFL)
- Rep. Andrew Smith (DFL)
- Rep. Bianca Virnig (DFL)
- Rep. Cheryl Youakim (DFL)
- Rep. Kristin Bahner (DFL)
- Rep. Jessica Hanson (DFL)
- Rep. Erin Koegel (DFL)
- Rep. Dan Wolgamott (DFL)