House Bill 623 Introduced to Establish Statewide Licensure in Vermont
January 15, 2026
House Bill 623 was formally introduced in the Vermont legislature on January 8, 2026, proposing statewide licensure for massage therapists. The bill was introduced with AMTA's support, as we continue to advocate for fair, consistent, and professional licensing standards for massage therapists nationwide.
Currently, Vermont is one of only five states without licensure; establishing licensure would align the state with the vast majority of the nation while strengthening public safety and professional oversight. Licensure creates a clear regulatory framework with consistent education and training standards, and it establishes accountability to support ethical practice and high-quality care statewide.
House Bill 623 is a meaningful step toward protecting the public and practitioners while advancing the massage therapy profession. AMTA remains committed to working to ensure the profession maintains safety, professionalism, and access to quality health and wellness nationwide.
We Support Vermont Massage Therapists
As the legislative process progresses in Vermont, AMTA will continue to share updates and ways to take action with our massage community. In the meantime, we encourage you to contact the AMTA Government Relations Team with any questions.