Health occupations: massage therapists; massage therapist licensure compact; enact. Amends sec. 17951 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17951) & adds secs. 16187e & 17953a.
Key claim: Michigan HB5948 would enact the Massage Therapist Licensure Compact by amending the Public Health Code to allow interstate practice privileges for licensed massage therapists.
Abstract
(HB5948 · 103rd Legislature) Health occupations: massage therapists; massage therapist licensure compact; enact. Amends sec. 17951 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17951) & adds secs. 16187e & 17953a. Sponsor: Rep. Veronica Paiz (D) + 7 co-sponsors In committee: H Regulatory Reform Latest action (2026-05-13): Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/12/2026
Why this matters
Enacting a Massage Therapist Licensure Compact would let therapists licensed in other member states practice in Michigan (and vice versa) without full re-licensure, potentially expanding the labor supply for massage services and easing occupational mobility. It continues Michigan’s trend of adopting interstate compacts across health occupations, which affects both workers seeking portable credentials and employers hiring across state lines.