House Bill 1610, also known as Senate Bill 1588, amends the licensure requirements for massage therapy in Tennessee. Specifically, it modifies the existing law by increasing the required training hours from "totaling five hundred (500) hours or more" to "totaling six hundred fifty (650) hours or more." This change aims to enhance the qualifications necessary for individuals seeking licensure in the massage therapy profession.

The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation. By raising the training hour requirement, the legislation seeks to ensure that massage therapists possess a higher level of education and skill, ultimately benefiting the health and safety of the public.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 63-18-105(b)(3)(A), 63-18-105