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NY A07171

NY A07171
Removes references to the terms "masseur" and "masseuse".


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Introduced
03/21/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to removing references to "masseur" and "masseuse"

AI Summary

This bill amends New York's education law to remove outdated and gender-specific terms like "masseur" and "masseuse" when referring to individuals licensed to practice massage therapy. The changes aim to modernize the language used in the law, ensuring that it refers to all practitioners as "massage therapist" and that advertising and professional titles reflect this updated terminology, including the acronym "LMT" (Licensed Massage Therapist). This update is intended to create a more inclusive and contemporary legal framework for the profession.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

print number 7171a (on 01/29/2026)

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