Stay informed on legislation impacting New York massage therapists. NYSSMMT monitors bills, advocates for ethical practices, and offers resources to protect your profession—explore updates, positions, and action steps.
National - U.S Congress
September 24, 2024 – U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert (CO-03) introduced H.R. 9755, the Human Trafficking Fingerprint Background Check Protection Act of 2024. If passed, this bill would mandate fingerprint-based background checks for owners and employees of massage wellness spas to combat human trafficking. NYSSMMT Position: Under review—we are assessing the potential impact on licensed massage therapists (LMTs).
State-Level Advocacy
NYSSMMT is actively evaluating national trends and policies to ensure New York’s massage therapy laws protect and benefit all LMTs, regardless of practice setting.
Local Updates
June 20, 2024 – NYC Councilmember Francisco Moya introduced a massage therapy business licensing bill to curb illicit operations posing as legitimate massage. NYSSMMT Position: Supporting measures that protect ethical LMTs while targeting unlawful practices. Central NY: Tracking proposed permits for new massage businesses (sole proprietors exempt). Long Island: Assisting members affected by local moratoriums on "foot spas."
Location
P.O. Box 7735, New York, NY 10116