Final Week of Session: Contact Lawmakers to Support Minnesota Massage Registration
May 11, 2026
Only one week remains in the legislative session: the time for action is NOW!
Senate File 1131 (SF 1131), which would establish an optional state registration framework in Minnesota, has been included in the omnibus bill, Senate File 3298 (SF 3298). SF 3298 has successfully passed through all Senate committee hearings and the Senate floor.
Now, the bill must pass through the House to continue moving through the legislative process. House File 362 (HF 362) will be included in the House omnibus bill, House File 3090 (HF 3090). To keep this legislation advancing, a hearing must be scheduled before the legislative session ends on May 18.
Your voice is essential to advancing this legislation: contact your state lawmakers today and urge them to support this bill which would strengthen public safety and elevate the massage profession in Minnesota.
Amendments to HF 362/SF 1131
We have shifted from a mandatory licensure model to an optional state registration framework to preserve legislative progress. This approach introduces a pathway for state-level regulation while laying the foundation for future mandatory licensure, which we will continue to pursue.
What This Means for Minnesota Massage Therapists:
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The regulatory language standards remain intact.
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Education and background check requirements stay the same.
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Enforcement authority is preserved.
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Registration would be voluntary rather than required.
These changes keep HF 362/SF 1131 moving forward while maintaining the momentum, protecting the progress we’ve made, and keeping the door open for long-term, comprehensive massage therapy regulation in Minnesota!
Thank you to the entire massage therapy community for your continued support. We will share updates as the bills move through the legislative process. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out to our Government Relations Team with any questions.
Thank you to the entire massage therapy community for your continued support. We will share updates as the bills move through the legislative process. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out to our Government Relations Team with any questions.