Request for Comments: Minnesota Massage Therapy Rulemaking
August 21, 2026
AMTA recently led the way in securing the passage of optional statewide registration for Minnesota massage therapists, creating an important framework that positions the profession for future statewide licensure when the law takes effect in 2028.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking public comments on proposed rules related to the registration and practice of massage therapy and Asian bodywork therapy in Minnesota. Interested individuals, organizations, and local governments may submit written comments through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026.
How to Submit Comments:
Comments can be submitted online through the Court of Administrative Hearings eComments website. Or by contacting:
Celeste Marin
Minnesota Department of Health
625 Robert St. N., P.O. Box 64900
St. Paul, MN 55164
Phone: (651) 201-4849
Email: celeste.marin@state.mn.us
This comment period is an early step in developing the rules. The department will use the comments it receives now to help shape the proposed rules. However, comments submitted during this period will not be included in the official rulemaking record reviewed by an Administrative Law Judge.
If you want your comments to be part of the official record, you will need to submit them again after the proposed rules are officially published.
We encourage you to visit the Minnesota Department of Health website for additional information and the latest project updates. If you have any questions, please reach out to the AMTA Government Relations Team.
If you want your comments to be part of the official record, you will need to submit them again after the proposed rules are officially published.
We encourage you to visit the Minnesota Department of Health website for additional information and the latest project updates. If you have any questions, please reach out to the AMTA Government Relations Team.