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Important Information About the New Law Regarding Certified Massage Technician Licensure

On June 20, 2024, Senate Bill 277 passed legislation advising that the Board of Massage and Bodywork may no longer issue certifications to practice as a certified massage technician (CMT) for applications received after December 31, 2024. The law will go into effect immediately after the Governor has signed it.

The new law states that an applicant applying for certification as a massage technician under 24 Del. C., Chapter 53 shall submit evidence that they meet the requirements of Section 5308(a)(5)-(11) and (e) of this title on or before December 31, 2024, and to remain active and certified, all certified massage technicians must renew their certificates by August 31, 2024.

To view this Bill, click this link or copy and paste it in your browser: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail/legislationId=141260.

Objective and Function

The primary objective of the Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork is to protect the public from unsafe practices and practices which tend to reduce competition or fix prices for services. The Board must also maintain standards of professional competence and service delivery. To meet these objectives, the Board:

• develops standards for professional competency
• promulgates rules and regulations
• adjudicates complaints against professionals and, when necessary, imposes disciplinary sanctions.

The Board issues licenses to massage therapists, certifications to massage technicians and Massage Establishment licenses. It also issues temporary certifications to massage technicians.

The Board’s statutory authority is in 24 Del. C., Chapter 53.

Meetings

Unless notified otherwise, the Board meets on the third Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m., with the exception of July and December. All meetings are open to the general public and are held in the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, in Dover. The meeting schedule is available at the State of Delaware public meeting calendar.

The Board may need to review and approve your application for licensure and will only review a complete application. A complete application includes your application and any documentation submitted through DELPROS and/or any documents submitted through the mail or email from third-parties. The Board will review your documentation at its next scheduled meeting.