Alabama Board of Massage Therapy, terminated pursuant to the Sunset law and replaced by the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board

This bill implements the Alabama Sunset Law by replacing the existing Alabama Board of Massage Therapy with a new entity called the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board. The legislation transfers all powers, duties, and records from the old board to the new one while temporarily extending the renewal dates for any current licenses. The new board will oversee the licensing of massage therapists, regulate related touch therapy modalities, and establish standards for massage therapy schools and examinations. Additionally, the bill clarifies specific definitions regarding what constitutes massage therapy and explicitly excludes certain medical procedures like joint manipulation or diagnosis.