Bill > S07496

This bill modifies the New York State Education Law to remove outdated gendered terms "masseur" and "masseuse" from existing regulations governing massage therapy. Specifically, the bill eliminates these terms from sections describing the practice of massage therapy, qualifications for licensing, and issuance of limited practice permits. The changes standardize terminology by using the gender-neutral term "massage therapist" throughout the relevant sections. Additionally, the bill expands restrictions on how massage services can be advertised, prohibiting the use of terms like "masseur," "masseuse," and the acronym "LMT" (Licensed Massage Therapist) unless performed by a properly licensed professional. These modifications aim to update the language to be more inclusive and precise while maintaining the same regulatory standards for massage therapy practitioners in New York State. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7496