Committee tables interstate massage-therapy compact amid disputes over training, grandfathering and trafficking risks Lawmakers debated House Bill 232, an interstate massage-therapy compact that would raise minimum training to 625 hours and create a multistate license; regulators warned revised language lowering standards could facilitate trafficking, practitioners raised concerns about grandfathering and added training costs, and the committee voted unanimously to table the bill for further stakeholder negotiations.

Georgia's proposed interstate massage therapy compact faces major hurdles as lawmakers debate training standards, practitioner access, and potential trafficking risks.

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Georgia enacts Interstate Massage Compact to enhance therapy regulation and access Georgia joins Interstate Massage Compact to streamline licensing and improve public safety.

Georgia's House Bill 232 is set to revolutionize massage therapy by creating a multistate licensing program that enhances access and safety for service members and their families.

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