SF 3298 Passes Finance Committee: A Step Forward for Minnesota Massage Regulation
May 4, 2026
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).
On May 1, SF 3298 passed in the Committee on Finance. We will let you know when the next hearing is scheduled as the bill moves forward in the legislative process.
Your voice is essential to progressing 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.