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

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHealth Finance and Policy
February 18, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 11, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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