Massachusetts Bill S3001: Continuing Education for Massage Therapists
Summary
The Massachusetts State Legislature has introduced Bill S3001, which proposes new continuing education requirements for licensed massage therapists. This bill replaces previous legislation S282 and is currently progressing through legislative committees.
What changed
Massachusetts Senate Bill S3001, introduced on March 26, 2026, proposes to establish or modify continuing education requirements for individuals licensed as massage therapists within the state. The bill is a replacement for S282 and has been reported favorably by the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, moving to the Senate Ways and Means Committee for further review.
Licensed massage therapists and their employers in Massachusetts should monitor the progress of Bill S3001. If enacted, this legislation will likely introduce new mandatory training hours or specific course content requirements that must be completed to maintain licensure. Compliance will be critical for continued practice, and affected individuals should be prepared to meet any new educational obligations once the bill becomes law.
What to do next
- Monitor the progress of Massachusetts Bill S3001.
- Review final enacted legislation for specific continuing education requirements.
- Ensure compliance with any new educational mandates for licensed massage therapists.
Source document (simplified)
MA S3001 | 2025-2026 | 194th General Court
Massachusetts Senate Bill 3001
MA State Legislature page for S3001
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Note: Replaces legislation S282
Status
Sponsorship: Committee Bill
Status: Introduced on March 26 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-26 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Pending: Senate Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
For legislation relative to continuing education requirements for licensed massage therapists, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3001).
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Title
Relative to continuing education requirements for licensed massage therapists
Sponsors
| House Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-26 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 2026-03-26 | Senate | New draft of S282 |
| 2026-03-26 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
Same As/Similar To
S282 (Replaces) 2026-03-26 - Accompanied a new draft, see S3001
Massachusetts State Sources
| Type | Source |
| --- | --- |
| Summary | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3001 |
| Text | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3001.pdf |
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