Health Occupations - State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners - Revisions

SB 419 revises Maryland's licensing requirements for massage therapists by phasing out registration in favor of licensure, effective November 1, 2026. It increases the required training from 600 to 750 hours for licensure, repeals outdated registration standards, and removes a requirement for hearings before imposing administrative penalties. Current registered massage therapists can continue practicing until October 31, 2026, after which they must obtain a license. This affects all practitioners seeking to practice massage therapy in Maryland, including current registrants and new applicants.