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HB 2201

Massage Therapy - As introduced, enacts the "Interstate Massage Compact." - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 63.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kelly Keisling

Tennessee joins Interstate Massage Compact, allowing licensed massage therapists to practice across multiple states through reciprocal licensing instead of obtaining separate state licenses.

Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2201

Legislative bill overview

HB 2201 enacts Tennessee's participation in the Interstate Massage Compact, an agreement allowing licensed massage therapists to practice across multiple participating states without obtaining separate licenses in each state. The bill amends Tennessee's regulatory framework under Title 4 and Title 63 to accommodate this interstate licensing reciprocity.

Why is this important

This compact reduces barriers for massage therapists seeking to work across state lines and may increase access to massage therapy services in underserved areas by allowing practitioners to serve clients in multiple states simultaneously. It also affects consumer protection by establishing uniform standards across participating states while simplifying the licensing process for practitioners.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory standardization concerns: States have varying educational requirements and licensing standards; the compact requires alignment that some may view as either too strict or too lenient
  • Consumer protection questions: Critics may worry that interstate reciprocity could allow practitioners licensed under weaker standards in one state to practice in Tennessee
  • Revenue impact: Reduced licensing fees and administrative costs to the state licensing board, which may need offsetting budget adjustments
  • Local control debate: Some argue that healthcare regulation should remain under individual state control rather than ceded to interstate compacts

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

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