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SB 2446

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

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee joins Interstate Massage Compact allowing licensed massage therapists to practice across member states without separate state licenses.

Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 2446

Legislative bill overview

SB 2446 enacts Tennessee's participation in the "Interstate Massage Compact," an interstate agreement that allows licensed massage therapists to practice across state lines without obtaining separate licenses in each state. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Titles 4 and 63 to establish the legal framework for this multi-state licensing reciprocity arrangement.

Why is this important

This compact addresses professional mobility for massage therapists, allowing practitioners licensed in Tennessee to work in other compact member states and vice versa. It reduces regulatory barriers and licensing costs for practitioners while potentially expanding service availability in participating states, though it requires states to maintain compatibility in their licensing standards and disciplinary processes.

Potential points of contention

  • Licensing standard variations: States have different educational requirements, continuing education mandates, and regulatory standards for massage therapy—the compact's success depends on whether these differences create enforcement or quality assurance problems
  • Consumer protection and discipline: Questions about whether interstate agreements adequately protect consumers across state lines and whether disciplinary actions in one state translate effectively to others
  • Economic impact on existing practitioners: Concerns from in-state massage therapists about increased competition from out-of-state licensed practitioners entering the Tennessee market

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

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