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This bill, titled the Minnesota Massage Therapy and Asian Bodywork Therapy Act, establishes a registration system for individuals practicing massage therapy and Asian bodywork therapy in Minnesota, overseen by the commissioner of health. The act defines these therapies and sets forth requirements for registration, including completing approved educational programs, passing a credentialing examination, and maintaining professional liability insurance. It also outlines protected titles such as "registered massage therapist" (RMT) and "registered Asian bodywork therapist" (RABT), which can only be used by registered individuals starting January 1, 2028. The bill details the duties of the commissioner, including issuing registrations, adopting rules, and enforcing the act, and specifies limitations on practice, such as prohibiting diagnosis or treatments outside the scope of these therapies, and mandates referrals to other licensed healthcare providers when necessary. Furthermore, it establishes grounds for disciplinary action, including denial, suspension, or revocation of registration, and outlines a process for registration renewal, continuing education requirements, and reporting obligations for various entities and individuals. The act also creates a Massage Therapy Advisory Council to advise the commissioner on standards, education, and ethics, and sets specific fees for registration and renewal. Finally, it includes provisions for immunity for those reporting violations and addresses the effect on municipal ordinances, preempting local licensure and regulation of these professions by July 1, 2028, while allowing municipalities to require business licenses.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1131&ssn=0&y=2025