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HB 42

Health Occupations - State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners - Revisions

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Heather Bagnall Tudball

HB 42 revises Maryland's massage therapy licensing board regulations, potentially altering practitioner requirements, disciplinary authority, or board operations.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 192
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Bill Summary · HB 42

Legislative bill overview

HB 42 proposes revisions to Maryland's State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners regulations and oversight structure. The bill modifies how the board operates, potentially affecting licensing requirements, disciplinary procedures, or board composition for massage therapy practitioners in Maryland.

Why is this important

Massage therapy licensing directly impacts both consumer protection and professional practitioners' ability to work. Changes to examination standards, fees, or regulatory requirements affect thousands of licensed massage therapists in Maryland and shape what services consumers can access and how those practitioners are held accountable.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice clarification: Any expansion or contraction of what massage therapists can legally do (versus physical therapists or other providers) may create professional turf disputes
  • Licensing/examination changes: Modifications to testing requirements or educational prerequisites could affect entry barriers for new practitioners or reciprocity with other states
  • Board composition and authority: Changes to who serves on the board or their enforcement powers may pit consumer advocates against industry practitioners regarding regulatory stringency versus practitioner autonomy

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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