Bills and Updates
“Bills” are proposed legislation that has not yet passed into law. The Board keeps informed of legislative updates that would affect the scope and practice of massage therapists. Many of these Bills are not directly targeted at massage regulations, but affect the practice of massage therapy nonetheless.
The BOMTE is currently keeping an eye on:
Sunset Bill Senate Hearing
The BOMTE (and all MD health boards) are authorized for a period of 5 years, ending this year. This hearing will authorize (or not authorize) each board to continue operations for the next 5 years (through 2030).Legislative Bills of Interest:
HB231 Constitutional Amendment-Fee or Tax Rate Increases – Board Position: Letter of Concern
Massage services are currently untaxed in Maryland. This Bill would impose taxes on services, which practitioners and business would be required to collect.SB052 Health Occupations-State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Revisions – Board Position: Support
SB067 Health Occupations Boards-Notation of Veteran Status and Eligibility for Benefits – Board Position: No Position
SB072 Health Occupations Boards-English Proficiency Requirements and Licensure by Endorsement for Nursing – Board Position: No Position
SB217(HB256) Health Occupations Boards-Membership Alteration and Sunset Extensions – Board Position: Support
Passed Bills are enacted as law and are catalogued in the rest of this Chapter.