HOUSE BILL 555

57th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2025

INTRODUCED BY

Jonathan A. Henry and John Block and William A. Hall II

and Angelita Mejia

 

 

 

 

AN ACT

RELATING TO LICENSURE; REQUIRING THAT A LICENSE TO PRACTICE MASSAGE THERAPY ISSUED UNDER THE MASSAGE THERAPY PRACTICE ACT SHALL CONTAIN A PHOTO OF THE LICENSE HOLDER.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     SECTION 1. Section 61-12C-9 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1991, Chapter 147, Section 9, as amended) is amended to read:

     "61-12C-9. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS.--

          A. The board shall issue a license to practice massage therapy to any individual who files a completed application, accompanied by the required fees, and who submits satisfactory evidence that the applicant:

                (1) has reached the age of majority;

                (2) has completed all educational requirements established by the board; and

                (3) has completed at least six hundred fifty hours of education that includes at least five hundred hours of massage therapy instruction.

          B. An initial license issued pursuant to this section may be for a period of up to two years pursuant to board rule.

          C. A license issued by the board pursuant to this section shall contain a clear and easily visible photo of the license holder."

     SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.--The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.

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