MASSAGE THERAPY PRACTICE CHANGES

SB 246 requires massage therapy establishments in New Mexico to obtain a license, defining such establishments as facilities offering massage therapy services (excluding hospitals, clinics, or offices run by licensed medical professionals). The bill adds a requirement for these licensed establishments to display their license with a current photo in a visible location. It also updates definitions related to continuing education for massage therapists and mandates photo identification on all new or renewed licenses issued after July 1, 2026. This bill directly affects massage therapy businesses operating as standalone establishments, not those within larger healthcare facilities.