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Senator · Senate District 45
3 Co-sponsors
History
- Substituted by A9259A
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.702
- Print number 6712a
- Amend and recommit to higher education
- Referred to higher education
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Authorizes massage therapists licensed in other jurisdictions to perform massage therapy demonstrations as part of an approved continuing education program
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Donna Lupardo
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6712A
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to authorizing massage therapists licensed in other jurisdictions to perform massage demonstrations as part of a continuing education program
Purpose
To allow massage therapists who are licensed in another state or country to provide instruction to New York State licensed massage therapist at programs conducted by a New York State approved provider of continuing education.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 adds a new paragraph 6 to authorize massage therapists who are licensed in another state or country to conduct a teaching clinical demonstration in connection with a program of clinical education provided by an approved sponsor of continuing education.
Section 2 contains the effective date.
Justification
In 2012, mandatory continuing education for licensed massage therapists became effective in New York State. There are presently 17,262 state licensed massage therapists who are required to complete 36 hours of continuing education every three years. As such, there has been an increase in the number of continuing education courses conducted by entities approved by the State Education Department in order to meet the increased need.
The most effective form of instruction for massage therapy is hands on demonstration. Under current law, a massage therapist must be licensed in New York State in order to "touch" another persons. There are many world renowned instructors of massage therapy that are not currently permitted to provide instruction to massage therapists in New York.
New York State Education Law allows licensed physical therapist and occupational therapists who are licensed in other states or countries to conduct a teaching clinical demonstration. This has proven to be beneficial to both professions and their patients.
Enactment of this legislation would further enhanced the continuing education component for licensed massage therapist and provide clients with the best care available.
Legislative history
New Bill
Fiscal implications
None to the State
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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