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YOUR MODERN MASSAGE ASSOCIATION
USOLMT in Action
At USOLMT, we are dedicated to addressing and resolving key issues in massage therapy. Explore this page to discover our comprehensive history timeline showcasing the impactful actions we've taken on behalf of massage therapists and the profession.
Arizona HB2169 Victory
ARIZONA HB2169 - defeated
USOLMT was instrumental in the fight to stop the passage of HB2169, a bill proposing to dissolve the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy and create a new board, The AZ State Board of Barbering, Cosmetology, and Massage Therapists. We worked with our members, our board, our Arizona massage community, associations, and regulators to defeat HB2169 in a team effort to keep massage therapy healthcare-focused in the State of Arizona. The bill was defeated in March 2024. Watch the Hearing Video
Alabama HB192 Victory
ALABAMA HB192 BECOMES A LAW ACT2023-490
On June 14th, 2023, Governor Kay Ivey signed HB192 into law, marking a pivotal moment for Alabama. Known as ACT2023-490, this legislation, effective July 1st, 2023, brought about welcome changes aimed at reducing fees and enhancing state massage board accountability across the state.
In 2022, the Alabama State Board raised fees for massage therapists, doubling their financial burden. However, with the enactment of this new law, those days are now behind us. Alabama is ushering in a future where fees are lower and boards are held more accountable—a positive step forward for the entire massage community. Click here to review Act2023-490. Watch the Hearing Video
Board Member Jordan Owens: Cannabis Pioneer
COLORADO SB-374: AUTHORIZES THE USE OF MARIJUANA AND HEMP INFUSED PRODUCTS BY MASSAGE THERAPISTS
On July 1, 2017, SB-374 was passed, thanks to Jordan Owens, Honorary Board Member of USOLMT. Jordan's advocacy through her nonprofit, DENVER NORML, played a crucial role in the passage of this bill, which authorized healthcare providers and massage therapists in her home state of Colorado to utilize marijuana and hemp-infused products. Watch the Hearing Video
Advocacy Correspondence
USOLMT communicates directly with decision-makers, associations, and government agencies to amplify the voices of massage therapy advocates and activists striving for positive change in the profession. Let's collaborate to achieve the changes you envision!