Bill > SB795

This bill transfers the oversight and licensure of licensed massage therapists from the Board of Nursing to the Board of Physical Therapy, meaning the Board of Physical Therapy will now be responsible for setting qualifications, issuing licenses, and regulating massage therapists. It also establishes new requirements for becoming a licensed massage therapist, including specific educational hours and passing a national examination, and introduces the Interstate Massage Compact, an agreement between states to facilitate the interstate practice and regulation of massage therapy, aiming to improve public access and safety while allowing licensed massage therapists greater mobility. The Board of Nursing is directed to transfer all relevant records to the Board of Physical Therapy, and the Board of Physical Therapy is tasked with creating necessary regulations to implement these changes.