Bill > HB2199

This bill makes a technical amendment to the Massage Therapy Practice Act, specifically modifying Section 30 which addresses title protection for massage therapists. The bill removes a redundant "and" in the text, clarifying that only persons regulated under the Act are exclusively entitled to use the terms "massage", "massage therapy", and "massage therapist" in advertising and promotional materials. The bill reinforces existing provisions that prohibit unauthorized individuals from using these professional titles, making it a violation of the Act to do so. The legislation maintains the existing language about aiding or employing unauthorized persons and continues to define the restricted use of massage-related professional titles. The amendment appears to be a minor technical correction to improve the clarity and precision of the existing law, which is currently scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027.

Government Affairs

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2199&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104