Bill > HB42

This bill makes several changes to the requirements for practicing massage therapy in Maryland, primarily by extending the ability for individuals registered by the State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners to continue practicing beyond October 31, 2026, and by altering the qualifications needed for a massage therapy license. Specifically, it removes outdated requirements for registered massage practitioners and modifies the educational and experiential criteria for obtaining a license, including provisions for out-of-state program graduates to meet the 750-contact-hour requirement through supplementary education or experience. The bill also streamlines the process for administrative penalties by removing the requirement for certain hearings and clarifies the conditions under which former registered massage practitioners can be reinstated or convert their registration to a license, generally requiring them to meet current licensing standards if they do not reactivate within a specified timeframe.