Legislation

Why it matters

HB 5387 became Public Act 104-0796 on August 7, 2026. The act extends the Massage Therapy Practice Act’s sunset date to January 1, 2032, and makes other changes affecting massage therapy regulation. IMTPA is reviewing the changes and their impact on Illinois massage therapists.

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Why it matters

HB1417 is a broad IDFPR licensing fee bill that would cap certain professional license fees, including massage therapy license and renewal fees. For massage therapists, it would cap the original license fee at $100 and renewal fees at no more than $50 per year.

It does not change scope of practice, education requirements, continuing education, or enforcement — but it could improve the affordability of licensure for Illinois massage therapists.

Why it matters

HB1795 is a broad IDFPR professional licensing bill related to criminal history checks, disqualifying offenses, and automatic license revocation. It includes the Massage Therapy Practice Act along with many other licensed professions.

It does not change massage scope of practice, but it could affect licensure discipline, public safety enforcement, and how criminal convictions are handled for licensed massage therapists.

Why it matters

SB1756 would have Illinois join the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact), a multistate agreement that lets eligible licensed massage therapists practice across participating states through a multistate license — supporting workforce mobility and military families while preserving state regulation and public protection.

IMTPA supports SB1756 and is urging Illinois massage therapists and supporters to contact their state senators in support of the bill. SB1756 is currently stalled in the Senate Assignments Committee, and public engagement is critical to moving it forward.

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