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This bill makes several changes to the requirements for massage therapy licensure in Arizona, primarily focusing on examinations and the qualifications for out-of-state applicants. It mandates that the Board of Massage Therapy designate a single national examination that all applicants, whether from in-state or out-of-state, must pass, and this examination must be available to students shortly before graduation. Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement for all applicants, including those seeking licensure by endorsement (which is a process for individuals already licensed in another state), to pass an Arizona-specific jurisprudence examination, which tests knowledge of state laws and regulations. The bill also removes the provision for temporary licenses for initial licensure, though existing temporary license holders will be allowed to continue practicing until their license is issued, denied, or expires.

Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84691