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GA HB305
Bill
Status
Passed
5/2/2022
Primary Sponsor
Lee Hawkins
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AI Summary
- Amends the definition of "board recognized massage therapy educational program" to require approval by a national massage therapy certifying organization or entity approved by the board, in addition to existing application and fee requirements
- Educational programs eligible for board recognition may be located within or outside Georgia and must train two or more persons in massage therapy or its modalities
- Recognized programs must meet training and curriculum standards consistent with the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, an accredited Technical College System of Georgia institution, or a postsecondary institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized agency
- Continuing education credits used for massage therapy license renewal must now be provided by an instructor approved by and in good standing with a national massage therapy certifying organization or entity approved by the board
- Amends Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; passed both the Georgia House and Senate
Legislative Description
Professions and businesses; massage therapy; revise a definition
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-07-01
5/2/2022
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services2/24/2021
Regulated Industries2/8/2021
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