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AL HB453
Bill
Status
4/7/2022
Primary Sponsor
Parker Moore
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AI Summary
HB453 Summary
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Removes requirement that no more than one board member from each U.S. Congressional District serve simultaneously on the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy.
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Authorizes the board to grant the executive director authority to approve massage therapy licenses.
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Requires massage therapy establishments, schools, and therapists to carry professional and general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 with an "A" rated or better carrier.
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Prohibits licensed massage therapists and establishments from advertising or offering services on sexually explicit websites or platforms that promote prostitution, sexually explicit services, or human trafficking.
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Substantially increases licensing fees (e.g., initial therapist license from $100 to $250, biennial renewal from $100 to $300) and increases fines for violations from $10,000 to $25,000; authorizes the board to adopt a continuing education program for license renewals; repeals the massage therapist examination requirement (Section 34-43-10).
Legislative Description
Massage Therapy, Board of, board authorized to grant executive director the authority to approve licenses, require massage therapy establishments and schools to carry liability insurance, definitions further provided, Sec. 34-43-10 repealed; Secs. 34-43-3, 34-43-6, 34-43-7, 34-43-8, 34-43-9, 34-43-11, 34-43-12, 34-43-14, 34-43-15, 34-43-20, 34-43-21 am'd.
Massage Therapy, Board of
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 9:36 p.m. on April 7, 2022.
4/7/2022