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NY A03882

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Weprin

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all licensed and registered massage therapists in New York to obtain a professional photo identification card issued by the Department of Education

  • Mandates that massage therapists present their professional photo ID card upon request at the time and place where they are providing services

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with a one-year compliance period for all currently licensed massage therapists to obtain the required identification card

  • Restricts the practice of massage therapy, use of related titles ("masseur," "masseuse," "massage therapist"), and advertising of massage services to only those licensed or authorized under the education law

Legislative Description

Requires a licensed massage therapist to present a state issued photo identification card when requested at the time of performing services.

Last Action

referred to codes

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes5/28/2025
Higher Education1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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