Minnesota Massage Therapy and Asian Bodywork Therapy Act
What changed between versions
The definition of 'Asian bodywork therapy' was narrowed to remove the intent of affecting emotions, focusing solely on affecting the body.
The deadline for existing practitioners to complete education requirements was extended from July 1, 2030, to July 1, 2031.
The effective date for prohibiting the use of protected titles (e.g., LMT, LABT) was delayed from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2028.
The requirement for professional liability insurance for students was clarified to allow schools to offer coverage directly to students rather than just offering it as an option.
The list of required education topics for Asian bodywork therapy was streamlined, removing specific clauses related to programmatic accreditation and detailed contact hour breakdowns for new applicants.
The exemption for complementary and alternative health care practitioners was updated to explicitly prohibit the use of protected titles under the new registration system.
The background check requirement was updated to reference a new statute (144.0572) instead of the previous one (214.075).
The bill's title and statutory references were changed from 'licensure' to 'registration,' and the relevant Minnesota Statutes chapter was changed from 148 to 144.
