Health occupations: massage therapists; continuing education requirements for massage therapists; modify. Amends secs. 16148 & 17965 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16148 & 333.17965). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5947’26
Key claim: Michigan HB 5946 would modify the continuing-education requirements that apply to licensed massage therapists.
Abstract
(HB5946 · 103rd Legislature) Health occupations: massage therapists; continuing education requirements for massage therapists; modify. Amends secs. 16148 & 17965 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16148 & 333.17965). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5947’26 Sponsor: Rep. Kimberly Edwards (D) + 8 co-sponsors In committee: H Regulatory Reform Latest action (2026-05-13): Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/12/2026
Why this matters
Continuing-education rules affect ongoing compliance costs and time burdens for Michigan’s licensed massage therapists and shape the training standards employers and clients can expect. Because the bill is tie-barred to HB 5947, the change only takes effect alongside a companion measure, signaling a paired regulatory update rather than a standalone tweak. The impact is narrow but real for practitioners maintaining licensure in this regulated health occupation.