Bill > SB221

This bill amends Georgia's massage therapy licensing requirements by increasing the minimum educational hours needed for massage therapist licensure from 500 hours to 625 hours. The change mandates that applicants for massage therapy licenses must successfully complete a board-recognized massage therapy educational program with a more extensive curriculum, reflecting a desire to enhance the professional training and standards for massage therapists in the state. By requiring an additional 125 hours of course and clinical work, the bill aims to ensure that licensed massage therapists have more comprehensive education and training before they can practice, potentially improving the quality of massage therapy services and professional competency in Georgia.